GURRUMUL
Catalogue Number: BLUE14
Producer: Blue Ice Docs Fund Inc.
Subject: Biography, Canadian World Studies, Indigenous Peoples, Media and Communications, Music, Social Sciences
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Australia
Copyright Year: 2017
Running Time: 100:29
Gurrumul is an intimate portrait of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, the blind Yolŋu musician whose voice and songs bridged Indigenous tradition and global audiences. Sung primarily in Yolŋu languages, Gurrumul’s music carried the stories, law, and spirit of his country while achieving international acclaim. Combining archival footage, performances, and insights from collaborators and family, the film explores his artistry, cultural responsibility, and the quiet strength behind his extraordinary presence.
Winner - 2019 Australian Directors Guild Awards
Winner - 2019 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
100% FRESH – Rotten Tomatoes
“…stirring and soulful…” – The Guardian
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