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Harry's war
Produced and developed in association with the Indigenous Branch of the Australian Film Commission ; produced with the assistance of SBS Independent and Film Victoria. Written and directed by Richard Frankland; produced by John Foss. Performers: David Ngoombujarra, Peter Docker, Glenn Shea. Focuses on the life of a young Aboriginal soldier, Harry, who leaves Condah Mission to fight for his country in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War. He joins his mate Mitch, a non-Aboriginal Australian. It is a story of mateship, brothers in arms and friendship that embraces culture, war and death. Based on the experiences of the director's uncle, Harry Saunders. Viewer comment: "A dramatic tale of the effect of war on family, mateship and culture. Definitely worth watching." Peter Manderson, Year 10, June 2008. Includes study guide from Golden Seahorse Productions. Collection code: BD Australian Aboriginal Black Diggers