Black Fire
“First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.”
Where to watch Black Fire in Canada
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About Black Fire
Black Fire is a 1972 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Bruce McGuinness, starring Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols and Bertie Williams. It has a runtime of 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Fire in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.
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Where can I watch Black Fire in Canada?+
Black Fire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Black Fire on Netflix?+
Black Fire is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Black Fire?+
Black Fire has a runtime of 24 minutes (24 minutes).
Who stars in Black Fire?+
Black Fire stars Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols, Bertie Williams and Harry Williams.
When did Black Fire come out?+
Black Fire is a 1972 movie directed by Bruce McGuinness.
What genre is Black Fire?+
Black Fire is Documentary film.
Who directed Black Fire?+
Black Fire was directed by Bruce McGuinness.
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