Interview with "Journey Home, David Gulpilil" Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles

This week we chatted to Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles about their film reflecting on the legendary life of David Gulpilil. We reflect on culturally 'getting it right', logistics of filming and the intricate balance in directing from Indigenous and non Indigenous perspectives.

Trigger warning: actors and people mentioned in this interview may have passed away at the time of you listening.

Journey Home, David Gulpilil in AUS cinemas from October 30.

As suggested by Trisha & Maggie, double feature watching of Journey Home, David Gulpilil & Showing Melbourne to Maningrida.

Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to 'Journey Home'
• 0:36 Welcoming the Guests
• 1:00 Discussing David Goil's Legacy
• 1:46 Family Involvement in the Film
• 4:19 Cultural Resonance and Personal Reflections
• 5:19 The Journey and Filming Challenges
• 8:26 Editing and Cultural Sensitivity
• 12:40 Logistics and Filming in Remote Areas
• 19:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations