Host a Screening of Wik vs Queensland

A powerful insight into the High Court's decision to grant native title to the Wik people in 1996, and the dramatic political & cultural fallout that followed

Published 13 July 2020 3:12pm

Updated 25 November 2022 11:35am

By SBS, NITV

Source: NITV, SBS

Image: Director Dean Gibson visits Cape York to get the locals' take on Wik vs Queensland. (SBS)

About the Film

Wik vs Queensland is a landmark feature documentary surrounding the historical court decision in 1996 by the High Court of Australia, granting native title to the Wik People of Cape York, and the demonisation that followed at the hands of politicians and media.

With unique access to the key players of that moment in history, and featuring never-before seen footage of the (then) young Noel Pearson and Marcia Langton, Wik Vs Queensland tells a very personal story set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in Queensland’s history.

Professor Marcia Langton has used her Queens Birthday Honour to draw attention to deaths in custody. Source: BENT3LAND PRODUCTIONS

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Rates:

$99 - small community organisations and screenings of less than 50 people

$250 - screenings up to 100 people

$500 - screenings up to 200 people

$750 - large screenings with more than 200 people

Please note that all revenue goes directly to the producers of this film.

This film is 84 minutes long.

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