Celebrate blak ingenuity with two films centring the brilliance of First Nations women as they thrive and overcome!
Watch the story of four Yorta Yorta women singing for the troops in Vietnam in The Sapphires, featuring local superstars Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy. Then, see past the sequins and sparkles of the inaugural Miss First Nations pageant, and learn about Aboriginal drag culture in Black Divaz. Complimentary catering by Mabu Mabu, an Indigenous caterer from Melbourne, tea, and coffee provided!
Note: The films have captions.
When: Wednesday 17 July
1:30 - 3:10pm - The Sapphires
3:10 - 3:30pm – break and light refreshments
3:30 - 4:30pm – Black Divaz
Where: 330/340 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Building 10 (Casey Building), Level 6, Megaflex 63 - RMIT city campus
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