Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Tom E. Lewis, David Nyalik Murrungun, John Nyalik Murrungun
Crew: Dylan River (Director), Tom E. Lewis (Writer), Fleur Parry (Executive Producer), David Banbury (Editor), Liam Egan (Sound Designer), Dylan River (Director of Photography)
Country: Australia
Language: English
Studio: Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation
Runtime: 15 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jun 13, 2017
IMDb: 10
Keywords:indigenous, coming home