First Australians is a groundbreaking historical documentary series that aired in October 2008, produced by Blackfella Films over six years. It presents the narrative of contemporary Australia through the lens of its Indigenous peoples, utilizing extensive archival material and insights from historians and community leaders. Spanning seven episodes, the series begins with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and concludes with Koiki Mabo's landmark legal challenge in 1993. By focusing on personal stories, it candidly examines the complex and often violent encounters between Aboriginal Australians and British settlers, addressing the previously overlooked aspects of Indigenous Australian history.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
13 ep
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Awakenings, 1954-1956
They have come to stay
Her will to survive
Fighting Back, 1957-1962
Freedom for our lifetime
Ain't Scared of Your Jails, 1960-1961
No Other Law
No Easy Walk, 1962-1966
Unhealthy government experiment
Mississippi, Is This America, 1962-1964
A fair deal for a dark race
Bridge to Freedom, 1965
Finale: We are no longer shadows
