Emu Runner (2019)
1h 35m | PG-13
A spirited young girl in small town Australia forms a meaningful bond with a wild emu as she tries to cope with her beleaguered father, a naïve social worker, and her own painful grief in the aftermath of her mother’s sudden death.
Director: Imogen Thomas
Studio: Imogen Thomas Films
Genre: Family, Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Rhae-Kye Waites
as Gemma
Wayne Blair
as Jay Jay
Stella Carter
as Tessa
Maurial Spearim
as Darlene
Rob Carlton
as Stan
Mary Waites
as Daphne
Reviews
The cinematography is incredible, boasting beautiful moments from Brewarrina country. What’s more wonderful about this film is the community forged within it. Imogen Thomas worked hard to collaborate with the Brewarrina community to create authenticity - and it shows. This film supports the creation and telling of Indigenous stories, by Indigenous people, with Indigenous actors. It’s so important to watch these films and open our minds and condition our hearts to lessons unknown. The film advocates for a response of White Australians to personally and actively seek interest in Indigenous people, stories and culture - and watching this film can be the start. - Lily Meek Read Lily's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-emu-runner-another-great-win-for-indigenous-storytelling