Jimmy Little's Gentle Journey (2003)
Jimmy Little's Gentle Journey examines the life of a pioneering artist who defied incredible odds. At a time when Aborigines were not even recognised as citizens, Jimmy Little broke down white-dominated cultural barriers as he painted images - past, present and future - with his songs. This documentary traces the trials and triumphs of a remarkable survivor celebrating 50 years in the business.
Primary Title
- Jimmy Little's Gentle Journey
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 17 May 2020
Release Year
- 2003
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Jimmy Little's Gentle Journey examines the life of a pioneering artist who defied incredible odds. At a time when Aborigines were not even recognised as citizens, Jimmy Little broke down white-dominated cultural barriers as he painted images - past, present and future - with his songs. This documentary traces the trials and triumphs of a remarkable survivor celebrating 50 years in the business.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Little, James Richard
- Musicians, Aboriginal Australian--Biography
- Popular music--Australia--History and criticism
- Singers--Australia--Biography
- Musicians--Australia--Biography
- Documentary films--Australia
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Music
Contributors
- Sean Kennedy (Director)
- Sean Kennedy (Writer)
- Frank Haines (Producer)
- David Jowsey (Executive Producer)
- Indigo Films (Production Unit)
- More Please Productions (Production Unit)
- Australian Film Commission (Funder)
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Funder)
Subjects
- Little, James Richard
- Musicians, Aboriginal Australian--Biography
- Popular music--Australia--History and criticism
- Singers--Australia--Biography
- Musicians--Australia--Biography
- Documentary films--Australia