| DVD summary: Most of the Balgo artists were born in the desert. The film shows their journey back to the desert, to Lake Mackay and on to Jupiter Well in the Gibson Desert. The film intimately portrays the life and humour of the Indigenous artists. It reveals why they had to leave their country and why their relationship to the land is still fundamental to their existence. Includes artists Sam Tjampitjin, Helicopter Tjungurrayi, Tjumpo Tjapanangka, Lucy Yukenbarri, Eubena Nampitjin, Elizabeth Nyumi, Charlie Wallabi, Brandy Tjungurrayi, Michael Mutji, John Lee, Rosie Lee, Jemma Napanangka, Nellie Njamme, Bai Bai Napangarti, Philomena Baadjo, Josie Nangala, Patrick Tjungurrayi, Miriam Napanangka, Margaret Anjule, Sarah Napanangka, Maudi Matingali, Rosie Nayuma, Patricia Lee, Boxer Milner, Simon Butler, Susie Bootja Bootja and Pauline Sunfly. Expedition led by Erica Izett and Tim Archer. |
