DUNGOG’s James Theatre will host a powerful screening of Australian documentary “Voice” on Saturday, 31 May, as part of Reconciliation Week events.
The screening will be particularly significant, with co-director Semara Jose travelling all the way from Cairns to engage with the audience and discuss the making of the film.
Voice follows the journey of the Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG), a group of young Indigenous leaders who embarked on a 3,000-kilometre road trip across Queensland to the Gurindji Freedom Day festival in Kalkaringi, Northern Territory.
Along the way, they shared stories with people they met, aiming to inspire conversations about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Despite the referendum result, the young leaders in the film continue to demonstrate resilience and determination, using their experiences to highlight the ongoing path forward for First Nations people.
Produced by Ben Lawrence and co-directed by Krunal Padhiar and Semara Jose, Voice is the first major Australian documentary to chronicle the journey of the Voice referendum.
Jose will share insights into the making of the film and the messages of strength, hope, and unity that it conveys.
“This is the strength we have to offer, to teach and share. Join our journey,” said Jose.
By Shannon BENTON
