Teach a Man to Fish, a film written and directed by local film-maker, Grant Leigh Saunders will be the feature film during this year's National Reconciliation Week celebrations' Cinema Under the Stars.
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The film is an autobiographical piece about Grant's life, focusing on the importance of family and how his culture and ties to his country called him home.
Grant is a member of the Saunders family, his father Ray a prominent local Biripi man and renowned fisherman, and the film is a beautiful representation of their family history, the local fishing industry, politics, and connection to country.
The film was a finalist in the Australian Documentary Prize at the Sydney Film Festival in 2018.
"National Reconciliation Week is the perfect platform to share Grant's incredible film again and really highlight different aspects of Aboriginal culture, particularly on a local level," MidCoast Council community strengthening co-ordinator, Lyndie Hepple said.
"It's a great opportunity to bring the community together to acknowledge the past and our progress to date, and will hopefully spark conversations about the meaning of Reconciliation Week and the part we all play," she said.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2019 is Grounded in Truth: Walk Together with Courage.
Reconciliation Australia's chief executive officer, Karen Mundine, said it was ultimately about relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians and the need for it to be grounded in truth.
Teach a Man to Fish had the Mid North Coast talking in 2018 when it was shown at the Manning Entertainment Centre and will no doubt reignite interest and understanding of Aboriginal culture across the region following the three showings this month.
Reconciliation Week Cinema Under the Stars from 5.30pm at John Wright Park Tuncurry on Friday, May 31.
These are family friendly, alcohol free events and everyone attending is encouraged to bring a chair, picnic blanket and rug along.
"These will be great events for the whole community.
"MidCoast Council has a long history of taking part in National Reconciliation Week and we really value its purpose towards strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples."
There is no need to book or RSVP, simply turn up and find your spot under the stars.
In the instance of wet weather, check MidCoast Council Facebook page for an alternative venue.