Screen Dreaming in 'Cleverman': Reimagining Indigenous Identities

By drawing on science fiction and superhero film conventions to tell a traditional Aboriginal Dreaming story, while also tapping into current political issues, Cleverman creator Ryan Griffen has produced a work rich in both popular appeal and educational potential, writes Felicity Ford.

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