This is the story of Minoru Hokari, a young Japanese scholar whose interest was caught by the Wave Hill Walk-off strike of Gurindji cattle workers, and the close connection that developed between him and the Gurindji Aboriginal peoples of Australia. Minoru spent many months living with them, studying with Elders, and writing about their understanding of history in an influential book, published in Japan before his untimely death at age 32. This film follows Minoru’s journey of cross-cultural understanding and spiritual transformation—how he was “called” by the land to help the Gurindji tell their story to an international audience.
Screening: Saturday, May 16th, 2:13-3:53 PM, The Shedd Recital Hall
Length: 99 min
Country: Australia
Language: English
Director(s): Andrew Pike, Ann McGrath
Producer(s): Andrew Pike, Ann McGrath
Distributor: Ronin Films