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A short film about the relationship between an Aboriginal daughter and her white mother. The daughter, now the sole carer of her dying mother, dreams of far away places, the haunted look in her eyes loaded with a sense of what could have been. Famous Aboriginal singer, Jimmy Little, sings 'Royal Telephone', evoking the presence of Christianity and its role in the assimilation of Aboriginal people. The final scene sees the daughter lying in a foetal position next to her mother, crying. Assimilation, then, can be understood as a pain experienced by both the Aboriginal daughter as well as the white mother.
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Questions about Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy
How long is Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy?
Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy has a runtime of 19m ( and 19 minutes).
Who directed Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy?
Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy was directed by Tracey Moffatt and released in 1990.
What genre is Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy?
Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy is a Drama film (1990).
Who stars in Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy?
The cast of Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy includes Marcia Langton, Agnes Hardwick, Jimmy Little, Alkira Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Gentle.
What is the TMDB rating for Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy?
Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy has a TMDB rating of 5.0/10 based on 11 votes.
