My Survival as an Aboriginal
Seen it?1979 | 51 min | Documentary, Family, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families, the curious and history buffs. If you loved O.J.: Made in America, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 51 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Essie Coffey gives the children lessons on Aboriginal culture. She speaks of the importance of teaching these kids about their traditions. Aboriginal kids are forgetting about their Aboriginal heritage because they are being taught white culture instead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 853 people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Essie Coffey
- Essie CoffeySelf