The Truth About The Telegraph

The Overland Telegraph Line is hailed as a technological feat that connected Australia to the rest of the world, but for the many Aboriginal nations across its 3,000 kilometre span, including the Kaytetye and Warumungu people, it's a different story one of strength and survival in the face of colonial violence.

Director
Kieran Mpetyane Satour/Writer: Kieran Mpetyane Satour
Producer
Ramona Telecican, Jamie Lee Bolger, Maya Ghattas
Cast
Tommy 'Walkabout' Jangala, Carol Ngalyerre Thompson, Ross Jakamarra Williams, Joseph Jungarayi Williams
Runtime
17 mins
Genre
First Nations, Documentary
Themes
Ages 15+

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