The Skin of Others

The Skin of Others

2020
1h 31m
4.0

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"A forgotten man. A hidden national story. A bridge to the future."

Overview

A compelling portrait of an extraordinary figure, Aboriginal WWI soldier Douglas Grant, featuring acclaimed Indigenous actor Balang Tom E. Lewis (in his final performance). Grant (c.1885-1951) was extraordinarily famous in his day, an intellectual, a journalist, a soldier, a reader of Shakespeare and a bagpipe player who could put on a fine Scottish accent. His life story connects Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Adolf Hitler, and Henry Lawson among other famous figures as he moved from Australia to Europe, UK and back. Lewis’s thoughtful and often playful reflections on Grant’s life, along with guest appearances from Max Cullen and Archie Roach, connect to the larger story of Australia’s tragic colonial history and its troubled relationship with First Australians.  

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 10, 2020
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Tom E. Lewis
Tom E. Lewis

Self

Key Crew

Tom Murray
Director
Tom Murray
Producer
Tom Murray
Writer