Weewar
2006
Synopsis
The dramatised story of Weewar, the first Nyungar man to be tried under white law in the WA colony in 1840. Weewar was a Nyungar warrior who was judged by English Law for a ‘payback’ that was delivered to another Aboriginal person, under traditional law.
Produced by Kulbardi Productions, Black Russian Productions and Waugal Aboriginal Corporation. Developed and produced with the assistance of the Film & Television Institute (WA), ScreenWest, Lotterywest, ABC Television, Murdoch University, Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre.
Credits
Director: Glen Stasiuk
Writer: Karrie-Anne Kearing
Producer: Naomi Ashcroft
Key Cast: Trevor Jamieson
DP: Rob Bygott
SD | Colour | 7 minutes