Ways of Thinking

An exploration of Warlpiri language and Identity

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 29M

Director : Janice Digby Duncan

Synopsis

A docu-drama made with support and assistance from a Warlpiri Community in Central Australia, to highlight the community's effort to control the fate of their heritage and future. Alan Jungarrayi wants to move with his family to the nearest town in the hope of finding work. His wife, Jean Napanangka, wants to remain in the community to fulfil her tribal obligations and to bring up their children in their culture. She fears that if they leave the children will lose their language and grow up 'with too much Western ways and thoughts', and thus lose their Warlpiri identity and their place within the world.

Actors

Jean Napanangka
Jean Napanangka
Ned Jampijinpa
Ned Jampijinpa
Judith Napangardi
Judith Napangardi

Crews

Janice Digby Duncan
Janice Digby Duncan
Director
Janice Digby Duncan
Janice Digby Duncan
Writer
Janice Digby Duncan
Janice Digby Duncan
Producer
Philip Bull
Philip Bull
Cinematography
Pat Fiske
Pat Fiske
Sound Recordist
Penelope McDonald
Penelope McDonald
Production Coordinator
Denise Haslem
Denise Haslem
Editor
Jim Conway
Jim Conway
Music
Colin Watson
Colin Watson
Music