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The ACTF feature film Yolngu Boy and the free resources to enhance the use of it in schools and tertiary institutions provide opportunities for teachers and students to explore cultural and indigenous issues. Set in the harsh beauty of North East Arnhem Land, Yolngu Boy is the story of three boys caught in a collision between the modern world and the oldest living culture on earth.

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Resources

Free study guide with the video

Extensive fan site with video clips and production details

Study Kit

The free resources listed below for Yolngu Boy provide opportunities to study issues in the lives of young indigenous Australians, the film’s history and its production processes. They have relevance to many secondary and tertiary courses where Australian themes and indigenous issues are taught:
Film and Media Studies, Dance, English, Australian Studies, Cultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Sociology and SOSE.


KLA, Year Level and Theme Description
Education Resources

Introduction, Synopsis and a
Study Guide by Libby Tudball, produced by the Australian Teachers of media (ATOM).

Description of the film. Character and story analyses. Discussion topics: rites of passage and personal growth, rights and responsibilities, friendship, indigenous culture.

Education Resources
Behind the Scenes The making of Yolngu Boy including casting decisions,
film production and choosing locations.
Behind the Scenes
A History of the Yolngu The language, culture and environment of the Yolngu people.
History of The Yolngu
Press Kit Detailed story synopsis, cast, crew and profiles of the director and producers.

Press Kit

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