Product Overview
Please note: This study guide contains two versions – a full-colour guide and a text-only version for printing and referencing.
Under Streetlights follows an incredible story of resilience against all odds, inspired by true events. An aspiring Aboriginal hip-hop artist living in remote Australia forms an unlikely bond with the daughter of a policeman who arrested his father. United by grief and ignited by their shared passion for music, they embark on a journey of healing, connection and the pursuit of their dreams to escape their worlds and become established musicians.
Curriculum Links:
Under Streetlights is relevant to students in Years 10 and above in the learning areas of:
- English
- The Arts (Music and Media Arts)
- Health and Physical Education
It can also be linked to the following General capabilities, in addition to the Cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures:
- Literacy
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Ethical Understanding
- Intercultural Understanding
- Personal and Social Capability
Key themes/topics explored:
- Identity
- Self-expression through creativity
- Coming of age
- Mental health
- Addiction
- Reconciliation
- Racism and unconscious bias
- Challenging stereotypes
