Everyday Brave: For Who I Am - Bonita Mabo (1-Year Access)

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Many people know of Bonita Mabo, widow of the late Eddie Mabo, and the historic native title claim they successfully fought on behalf of his Torres Strait Islander people. Few realise that Bonita is an Australian of South Sea Islander and Aboriginal descent, or how, through decades of work for Indigenous rights, she raised ten children, often single-handedly. Since her husband's death, Bonita has a new campaign – recognition for her own people. In this program, she looks back over decades of struggle and commitment, and speaks of the pride she takes in sharing her heritage with her grandchildren and the wider community.

(2001, 26 mins) A Film Australia National Interest Program in association with CAAMA Productions. Produced with the support of the National Council for the Centenary of Federation and the Australia Council. Produced in association with the Pacific Film and Television Commission and SBS Independent.

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