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A 1997 documentary which demonstrates the way in which art is central to the lives of Aboriginal people in maintaining their culture, expressing their laws and history and their connection to the land. Explains the effect the misuse of their artwork for commerce has on their communities. Discusses the problems with western copyright law when applied to Aboriginal art and the Aboriginal concept of ownership. Also looks at the issue of authenticity of Aboriginal art.

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What is Copyrites (1998) about?

A 1997 documentary which demonstrates the way in which art is central to the lives of Aboriginal people in maintaining their culture, expressing their laws and history and their connection to the land. Explains the effect the misuse of their artwork for commerce has on their communities. Discusses the problems with western copyright law when applied to Aboriginal art and the Aboriginal concept of…

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Copyrites has a runtime of 53 min and premiered in 1998.

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