Rabbit Proof Fence
What fence do Molly, Daisy, and Gracie follow to find their way home?
The Rabbit Proof Fence
What talent brings the four women together?
Singing
Both films explore this idea of remaining connected to family and culture.
Identity
What were Aboriginal children removed from their families called?
The Stolen Generations
Why were Aboriginal children taken from their families?
The government policy of Assimilation.
Double points if you can explain what assimilation is in the context of the film.
Where do the group perform for soldiers?
Vietnam
Both films show characters experiencing unfair treatment because of this.
Racism
Who is the famous singer who sings "The Land is Mine, This Land is Me"?
During which war is The Sapphires set?
The Vietnam War
Who relentlessly tracks the girls across Australia?
The tracker: Moodoo
What music genre do The Sapphires perform?
Soul Music
This theme is shown when characters overcome challenges despite hardship.
Resilience
Briggs the rapper had a problem with the Australian National Anthem lyrics, what lyrics were problematic?
Answers could include
"Young and Free" Aboriginal culture is the oldest living on earth"
"Our home" our??
Which government official believes Aboriginal children should be removed from their families?
A.O Neville
How long was the Rabbit Proof Fence?
Approx 1600km
Which sister was taken away from her family as part of the Stolen Generations?
Kay
Which theme links Molly's journey home and Kay reconnecting with her sisters?
Belonging/connection to place
Spell the short film "BBQ Area" Correctly
Babakiueria
Name one highly important thing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Land (Country)
What state does the Rabbit Proof fence exist in? Double points if you can name the town the girls walked home along the fence to
Western Australia
Jiggalong
What actor is a real life artist?
Jessica Mauboy
Both films encourage audiences to learn from this part of Australia's past and move forward as one.
Reconciliation
K'Gari is the interactive doucmentary about a famous Australian Island belonging to the Butchella people. Name its colonial and traditonal name, and one other example of this in Australia.
K'Gari/Fraser Island
Uluru/Ayers Rock
What important message do both films teach about Australia's history?
Why it is important to recognise the experiences of Aboriginal Australians and work toward understanding and reconciliation