Identity is the most important thing to Ron Briggs. He talks about his father, his family and the traumatic experiences of being part of the stolen generation which separated him not only from his parents but also from his siblings.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001344
Language
English
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Adoption
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Biography
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Ethnic identity
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Removal
Aboriginal Australia → Indigenous peoples
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
DVCAM; Sub-master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan