Sonya - Zach's ceremony

A teenager sent me this link, she's doing a bit of writing with me and is interested in making a video down the track that gives a glimpse into what it's like to be a young Indigenous woman living between her hometown and the city.

We've been sending links back and forth and she sent me this as a reference for her story. I found it really moving and hope to see the film in full. Here's a brief description:

‘In Sydney, they call me a blackfella; in Doomadgee they call me a whitefella. I don’t know who I am.’
 

Zach Doomadgee, 2012

 
This is the deeply personal conflict at the core of ‘Zach’s Ceremony,’ a coming-of-age story about a modern- day young Aboriginal kid who straddles two worlds - black and white.
 
Shot over the last five years, Zach’s roller-coaster life brings his turbulent relationship with his father, a proud Aboriginal man, into sharp relief as he attempts to follow in his and his ancestor’s footsteps. This is an emotional story; the narrative is personal but the message is universal.

Trailer: Zach's Ceremony