Documentary: The Panther Within - unravelling the mystery of Joe Murray

Take a journey of discovery with filmmaker Edoardo Crismani as he unravels the mystery surrounding his grand-pop, Aboriginal boxer and vaudevillian, Joe Murray -known as the ‘Black Panther'. .

The Panther Within - follows the journey filmmaker Edoardo Crismani took in finding out who his grandfather, boxer Joe Murray known as 'Black Panther' Source: Supplied

Crismani and his mother Barbara embark on a search to unravel the mystery surrounding her father Joe Murray.  Joe was an Aboriginal boxer and vaudevillian who was also known as ‘The Black Panther’ in the boxing ring.  He never revealed where he came from and the family feel that now is the time to find out.

Filmaker Edoardo Crismani embarked on a journey to discover the story behind the life of his grandfather boxer, Joe Murray. Source: Supplied

Together, mother and son journey across the land to libraries, and meet with researchers and Aboriginal elders with the hope of shedding light on Joe’s life and discovering their connections.  This is a personal story about courage and the talents of a famous lightweight boxer and vaudevillian who is unknown by history.  It is also a story of the impact that race relations have upon a family through two generations.

Aboriginal boxer Joe Murray was known as the 'Black Panther' Source: Supplied

The Panther Within is airing tonight on NITV at 8pm.