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  • Blackbird (III) (2016)
  • Short | 13 min | Short, Drama
Blackbird (III) (2016)
Short | 13 min | Short, Drama
Set in the late 1800s, BLACKBIRD follows the story of Solomon Islander siblings, Kiko (16) and Rosa (24), who were kidnapped from their Pacific island home and forced to work on a sugar cane plantation in Queensland. In a world where ...See moreSet in the late 1800s, BLACKBIRD follows the story of Solomon Islander siblings, Kiko (16) and Rosa (24), who were kidnapped from their Pacific island home and forced to work on a sugar cane plantation in Queensland. In a world where exploitation of Pacific Islanders for cheap labour is legislated and conditions for islanders are akin to slavery, Rosa struggles to keep an eye on her spirited young brother as he journeys into adulthood. The film sheds light on a little known part of history - Australia's sugar slaves. See less
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Director
Amie Batalibasi
Cinematographer
Mark Morris
Editor
Amie Batalibasi
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Updated Jul 16, 2016
Release date
Jul 16, 2016 (New Zealand)
Awards
4 wins & 1 nomination

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