Karrabing Film Collective Premieres New Works in Rotterdam and Newcastle

The Karrabing Film Collective, consisting of 30 to 70 Indigenous Australians, creates films that focus on their community's battles against state interference and capitalism. Established in response to the 2007 Northern Territory National Emergency Response, they confront racist stereotypes and advocate for a more nuanced Indigenous recognition. Their works, including Night Time Go (2017) and Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams (2016), challenge prevailing notions of Indigenous identity. Elizabeth Povinelli, a founding member, highlights their deliberate departure from ethnographic filmmaking. Their newest project, Day in the Life, is set to debut at the International Film Festival Rotterdam from January 22 to February 2, 2020. Additionally, Lunch Run will be screened at Tyneside Cinema on February 28, 2020, before traveling to cinemas across the UK. Members tackle issues such as police harassment and mining encroachments.