John Lovett reflects on the injustices experienced by his father and so many other indigenous war veterans who were not recognised or afforded the same benefits as their white mates when they returned from service.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001841
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Social conditions
Aboriginal Australia → Indigenous peoples
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Social life and customs
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces - Women
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Australia - History
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1914-1918 - Participation, Australian
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1914-1918 - Psychological aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → War - Australia - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
DVCAM; Master
DVCAM; Sub-master
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy