Before 1770: Documentary Makassar and First Nations Encounters
SBS Indonesian
11:31 Indonesian After 5 years of production, Abu Hanfia Institute presented a documentary film 'Before 1770'. Directed by Wesam Charkawi, 'Before 1770' is a documentary about the relationship between Makassar's Muslim sailors and Aboriginal peoples hundreds of years ago.
In a conversation with SBS Indonesian, Australian-born director Wesam Charkawi from a Lebanese background, recounts the long process of making the film and the importance of straightening Australia's historical narrative.
Credit: Anne Parisianne Melbourne punter Kris Redden also gave his impression after watching this documentary.
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