ABLAZE

Documentary

Australia

2021

Runtime, min

Opera singer Tiriki Onus sets out to uncover the mystery surrounding an untitled 75-year-old silent movie discovered inside a vault that has compelling links to his larger-than-life Indigenous grandfather William Bill Onus: charismatic cultural leader, entrepreneur, theatre impresario, television host and possibly the first Aboriginal filmmaker.

Directors:

Tiriki Onus

Directors:

Alec Morgan

Upcoming screening:

Selections and Awards:

Melbourne International Film Festival
Melbourne
August 17, 2021
Australian premiere
Official selection
Australia

New Zealand International Film Festival
Wellington
November 7, 2021
New Zealand premiere
Official selection
New Zealand

Brisbane International Film Festival
Brisbane
October 23, 2021
no
Official selection
Australia

Maoriland International Film Festival
Otaki
July 1, 2022
New Zealand