Imagine watching a film that has been produced from 20,000 photos and 140 hours of video to tell the story of the Donydji Community - one of our 1200 Indigenous Homelands in Australia. And from the comfort of your own lounge room!
 
In 1974, Dr Neville White, a biological anthropologist, spent part of each year on the Homeland, responding to the community's request to resist the threat of mining license claims. HOMELAND STORY is a moving portrait of a resilient and determined community facing the challenges of maintaining their Homeland and preserving their vibrant culture. 
 
For a taste of this wonderful film, watch the trailer:  vimeo.com/336773143
We have been showing this film via Zoom since May, raising funds for the Donydji Community, and eliminating trachoma - the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world - with Australia the only developed country that still has this disease. 
 
Testimonies:
"Totally enjoyed and engrossed in the documentary movie. Need to spread the "message" so that we better understand the issues in the Aborigines community; what and how to relate to our fellow Aussies." Casey from Rotary Carlton
 
"Very enlightening film tonight. We have travelled around Oz. And listened to a few communities. About their cultures etc. but not like tonight. And yes there are those that live by their traditions and are downtrodden for it." Judith S. 
 
I will be showing this film on Fridays: 24th & 31st July; 7th, 14th & 21st August. See the attached flyer.
 
For just $10, choose your night, and book at: https://www.trybooking.com/BJRSD. All the money is a donation to the Donydji Community and EndTrachoma by 2020.
 
I do hope you can join me on for one of the screenings in July and August. Thank you in anticipation of your support in promoting this film far and wide. 🙂
 
Many thanks,
 
Sandi
 
Sandi Fulcher
Project Administration Coordinator
M: 0416 063 434
* Fellow Rotarian at Chadstone/East Malvern