Aborigines of the Sea Coast
N/AReleasedDocumentary

Aborigines of the Sea Coast

The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a traditional lifestyle. This film is a record of a 1948 expedition to Arnhem Land led by anthropologist Charles Mountford. It depicts the ancestral fishing, hunting, building and boatmaking techniques used by the communities of the region.

Overview

Release Date
Dec 31, 1948
Original Title
Aborigines of the Sea Coast
Runtime
19 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
en
Production Companies
Australian National Film Board, Commonwealth Department of the Interior, Australian News and Information Bureau
Production Countries
Australia