Movie

Black Fire

“First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.”

★ 8.0(1)197224m

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Good to know

Director: Bruce McGuinness
Release date: 1972-01-01
Runtime: 24m
Language: English
Budget: $600
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Monash University

About Black Fire

Black Fire is a 1972 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Bruce McGuinness, starring Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols and Bertie Williams. It has a runtime of 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Fire in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.

Cast

Lorna Lippman

Doug Nichols

Bertie Williams

Harry Williams

Themes & keywords

anthropologyindigenous australiansshort film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Black Fire in United States?+

Black Fire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Black Fire on Netflix?+

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How long is Black Fire?+

Black Fire has a runtime of 24 minutes (24 minutes).

Who stars in Black Fire?+

Black Fire stars Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols, Bertie Williams and Harry Williams.

When did Black Fire come out?+

Black Fire is a 1972 movie directed by Bruce McGuinness.

What genre is Black Fire?+

Black Fire is Documentary film.

Who directed Black Fire?+

Black Fire was directed by Bruce McGuinness.