About this event
Mabo’s drive for justice and deep connection to family and Country reshaped the nation and overturned the legal myth that Australia was empty before colonisation. Special restored edition from the National Film and Sound Archive.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program contains images and voices of deceased persons.
Image: Eddie Mabo sits with another man in a rural setting. Both men have white towels draped over their shoulders.
This screening of 'Mabo: Life of an Island Man' at Reservoir Library is a unique opportunity to connect deeply with our nation's history. The library's welcoming atmosphere makes it a great spot to reflect on Eddie Mabo's legacy while surrounded by a community that values storytelling and cultural heritage.
