Firestarter marks Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary. Taking us through Bangarra’s birth and spectacular growth, the film recognises Bangarra’s founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers — Stephen, David and Russell Page — turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse. Through the eyes of the brothers and company alumni, Firestarter explores the loss and reclaiming of culture, the burden of intergenerational trauma, and – crucially – the power of art as a messenger for social change and healing.
"Wayne Blair and Nel Minchin’s beguiling documentary deepens the already magical experience of watching the Indigenous dance company perform."
- Guardian
Thursday 18th February
100 min
M
Wayne Blair, Nel Minchin
Documentary
Pentridge Cinema, Palace Balwyn, Palace Cinema Como, The Chauvel Cinema, Palace Norton Street, Palace Byron Bay, Palace James St, Palace Electric Cinema, Palace Raine Square
