Mabo - Sydney Film Festival 2012

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Director Rachel Perkins and leading man Jimi Bani discuss the new Australian film "Mabo", an examination of the life of Eddie Mabo and his family, set against the lead-up to the momentous indigenous land rights victory in the High Court. Rachel discusses the making of the film and why it is important while Jimi tells of the responsibility of portraying the great man. The 2012 Sydney Film Festival runs from the 6th to 17th of June. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.sff.org.au