Blackbird

2016NR13m7.8

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...

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 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.

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Info about Blackbird

Studio(s): VCA School of Film and Television

Originally Released: Jul 16, 2016

Production Country: Australia

Genres:Drama, Short