###Blue Water Empire
Blue Water Empire is a dramatised documentary series giving a unique insight into the history and culture of the Torres Strait Islands. The series starts pre-colonisation and charts the all-pervasive impact of European arrival; from the missionaries to the influx of people from all around the world during the pearling boom. We see the devastating impact of World War II and the mass migration of Islanders to mainland Australia. The more recent history has seen an explosion of social activism, fighting for recognition, self-government and sea rights.
Blue Water Empire is a thrilling and vital yet largely unknown part of our Australian history. The cast includes, Jack Thompson, Ryan Corr, Damian Walshe-Howling, Aaron Fa’Aoso, Jimi Bani, Roy Billing, Geoff Morrell, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Peter Phelps, Merwez Whaleboat, Robert Mammone and Damian de Montemas.
Production Credits: A co-production between Lonestar Company and Bunya Productions, in association with Screen Australia, Screen Queensland and ABC TV. Produced by Aaron Fa’Aoso, David Jowsey, Greer Simpkin, Jimi Bani. Directed by Steven McGregor.
Runs for: Three x 1 hour episodes on ABC TV and iview.
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