First Australians is a groundbreaking historical documentary series that aired in October 2008, produced by Blackfella Films over six years. It presents the narrative of contemporary Australia through the lens of its Indigenous peoples, utilizing extensive archival material and insights from historians and community leaders. Spanning seven episodes, the series begins with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and concludes with Koiki Mabo's landmark legal challenge in 1993. By focusing on personal stories, it candidly examines the complex and often violent encounters between Aboriginal Australians and British settlers, addressing the previously overlooked aspects of Indigenous Australian history.
Country
AU
Seasons
1
S01E01
They have come to stay
Oct 12, 2008
S01E02
Fighting Back, 1957-1962
Jan 28, 1987
S01E03
Ain't Scared of Your Jails, 1960-1961
Feb 04, 1987
S01E04
No Easy Walk, 1962-1966
Feb 11, 1987
S01E05
Mississippi, Is This America, 1962-1964
Feb 18, 1987
S01E06
Bridge to Freedom, 1965
Feb 25, 1987
S01E07
Finale: We are no longer shadows
Nov 02, 2008