River View

In many cultures around the world, water is sacred.


In this episode we see bodies of water as conduits for memory, history and, of course, stories.  


 


Pitjantjatjara and Gurintji man talkin’ stories by the river 


Think of the anatomy of a river. Our first story is the upper course. Caleb and Orlando reflect on history, their own lives and the families while sitting by a river on Gurintji land. 


Produced by Caleb Doolan and Orlando Rubuntja


Supervising Producer: Helene Thomas 


Interview conducted by Brenton Woods


 


When I Lived


Our next episode meanders into the middle course. Indigenous Papua New Guinean writer and organiser Lungol reflects on a history of colonial violence, and looks forward to a revolutionary future.


Written and Read by Lungol Wekina. You can find more of his work here (https://www.lungol.com/) .  


Sound design and Original Composition by Danni Stewart. 


 


Bodies of Water


Our final story is the lower course of the river. It's where everything slows down. Campbell recreates what life was like  along the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). He demonstrates the way thoughts flow together through time.


This story was initially a comics installation and can read the original comic here (https://campbellwhyte.com/welcome/sma...) .  


Written and performed by Campbell Whyte.  


Sound design by Ryan Pemberton


 


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All The Best Credits


Host: Kwame Slusher


Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell


Programming & Community Coordinator:  Catarina Fraga Matos 


Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie


Theme Music composed by Shining Bird


Cover Art: Ray Vo


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