After two sold out screenings in Byron Bay, back in March, local filmmaker Sinem Saban is bringing her film Luku Ngärra: The Law of the Land back to the region for another preview screening at The Regent in Murwillumbah on Sunday.
This yet-to-be-released independent Indigenous-funded documentary has as its focus the remarkable Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra who has spent the last 45 years fighting for the spiritual and political freedom of his people. Unflinching in his delivery Dr Gondarra asks the big questions around what law, freedom, sovereignty and democracy actually mean, compelling audiences to look at their own paradigm and the views and structures that come with it, while presenting an illuminating message for all humanity. Journalist and filmmaker John Pilger described it as, ‘A very fine film – and a rare one that took the trouble to examine and explain the spirituality of sovereignty.’
The event will include Q&A with the filmmaker and other guests, as well as live music by NT-based musician, Shellie Morris (Yanyuwa/ Wardaman). For all who missed out in March, this is your chance to watch this ground-breaking film that will not be released until September 2023.
Sunday 5pm at The Regent, Murwillumbah. Tickets: www.the-regent.com.au.
