1. What qualities and values of people are privileged(presented positively)?
The people at the bar are presented in a more privileged manner as they seem to have fun and smile more than those that do not enter. People who are not aboriginal seem to be more privileged and better off compared to those who are. People who follow Christianity.
2. Which groups are marginalised or silenced? (presented negatively or not represented in the movie)
The aboriginal people are presented poor, scavengers, people who would do anything if you give them a little treat and are cunning and steal without hesitation. In contrast, the non aboriginal people are presented in a higher classed manner, where they have power and ruling over the aboriginal.
3. What aspects of Aboriginality are presented in a positive way? What words/images are used to portray them this way?
Aboriginals have a strong history and background that follow them no matter the path they choose to follow. This is shown when the man who practically human morals and the child that nearly followed the path of a priest were portrayed in a tribal dance. It also showed that they have a strong sense of responsibility, this is obvious when the old man continues to help this boy get home despite stealing his money and letting him go at the beginning. Even after the boy left the group to find his own way home and ended up in a fight, the old man showed up and stood up for him like he was family. It also showed the aboriginals flexibility and ability in the wild, when the van broke down the old man was able to fix it by catching a snake and using it in place of a cord/line.
4. What aspects of Aboriginality are presented in a negative way? What words or images are used to portray them this way.
When the lady who was already married jumped on the young boy, it kind of suggests that aboriginal women are like prostitutes and are not loyal. When the priest wanted information he bribed the aboriginals who were poor and strays, which suggest that they would do anything for their own benefit regardless of the consequences and that they dont really hold onto they own morals very strongly. When the van stopped at the gas station, the old man ended up teaching the boy wrong things, such as stealing which conveys to the audience that aboriginals are not well educated and cause trouble.
5. How are European Australians represented in the movie/what words/images are used to portray them this way?
The priest is presented in a manner where he stands in power and is above the aboriginal, like if they want to change anything and make a future for themselves they need his help now. As though saying that they cannot live without him and he is a very important figure to them. When the bribes the homeless aboriginals, it again shows his status and power. That he is better off then them, he is more privileged and he has the ability to make those below listen and co - operate with him.
6. How is Broome represented in the movie? ( note down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
It is represented as a place of belonging and warmth, a place where family and friends are, a home to return to. The fact that the boy continues to return to Broome shows his attachments to the place and how the ending finished in Broome shows that it is a place where everyone is, a place where family, friends and love is. Where a community that comes together is. It is presented as more of a heaven in contrast to Perth.
7. How is Perth represented in the movie? (noted down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
Perth is represented as a place where aboriginals do not belong, or are not welcomed. It is represented as a city in contrast to the country which is Broome. People are dressed more sophisticated and it seems to be more modern, there is more technology compared to broome and there are streets and big buildings where as Broome only has dirt roads and small sheds.
8. How is Port Headland represented in the movie? (not down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
It is represented as an uncivilised little place, maybe smaller than Broome. Unlike Broome it has a darker side then a bright innocent side like Broome. The place seems to be more a stop off, one night stay place for travellers than a place people would want to move in and stay in the community.
9. Select two of the characters and explain, using direct evidence from the movie, what type of 'Australian-ness' they represent. (How do they and others view themselves as Australian? This might include things that you think make them stereotypically Australian)
The girlfriend of the priest's son show a very important type of 'Australian-ness'. She displays the values that we are very kind and caring when she decides that they take the two aboriginals back to broome despite the distance. The fact that she allowed them on the car without any caution shows how Australians are not afraid of eachother and are friendly and treat others like mates/ friends.
the priest, it shows that most Australians follow Christianity, it is one of the main religions in this country and the old man and the boy together show the aboriginal, tribal, outback side of Australia.
10. Overall what representation of "Australian-ness" does Bran Nue Dae portray? (attitudes/beliefs/ideas make someone an Australian according to the movie)
the freedom to choose their own path, the friendliness to strangers, the ability to accept aboroiginals are virtues portrayed in being Australian within the film.
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