Aborigines of the Sea Coast (1948)
The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a traditional lifestyle. This film is a record of a 1948 expedition to Arnhem Land led by anthropologist Charles Mountford. It depicts the ancestral fishing, hunting, building and boatmaking techniques used by the communities of the region.
- Release Date: 1948-12-31
- Runtime: 0h 19min
- Production Company: Australian National Film Board
- Production Country:
Australia
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Director:
Charles Mountford