Product Overview
Out of the Ashes is a compelling documentary exploring the collaboration between scientists and Indigenous custodians in halting the rapid destruction of global forests and ecosystems. The film spotlights the ancient knowledge and land management practices of Indigenous communities that combat mega-fires and restore ecosystems.
Travelling to some of the oldest cultures on Earth – Aboriginal Australians in the Northern Territory and the San tribes of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, they reveal ancient practices handed down over millennia that can stop mega-fires and restore the world’s forests and ecosystems.
Over the past century, colonisation has enforced strict fire suppression laws and erased traditional land management knowledge. Now, scientists recognise the value of these skills and invite Australian traditional fire practitioners to Botswana to confront one of the most fire-prone environments on Earth. For the first time, we witness the fusion of ancient wisdom with modern scientific technology to combat mega-fires. However, the journey is fraught with challenges.
As our planet confronts its most significant battle for survival, Out of the Ashes emphasises the importance of learning from our oldest civilizations. Science is now realising the valuable lessons they can impart to prevent a future plagued by deadly mega-fires. Will the world heed these lessons in time? The clock is ticking on our planet’s future.
Curriculum Links:
Out of the Ashes can be linked to the following subject areas within the Australian Curriculum:
- Year 7–10 Geography
- Year 7–10 Science
- Year 7–10 History
It is also relevant to the general capability of Literacy as well as the cross-curriculum priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures and Sustainability.
