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The Native Police

Directed by Charles Perrurle Perkins
Australia
2025
11 mins
Unclassified 18+
In 1884, an Aboriginal Native Police officer escorts an Arrernte girl across desert Country, as violence forces a reckoning with identity and survival.

'The Native Police' is screening with

Árru

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 3pm

State Theatre

Árru

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 6:15pm

Hayden Orpheum Cremorne – Cinema 2

Árru

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 4:45pm

Ritz Randwick – Cinema 5
  • Program Strand
    First Nations Award
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Charles Perrurle Perkins
  • Producer
    Judah Jackson
  • Cast
    Madeleine Madden, Jeremiah Daniels-Pepperill, Lahni Williams
  • Screenwriter
    Charles Perrurle Perkins
  • Cinematographer
    Jake Frazer
  • Editor
    Finley York, Deborah Peart
  • Composer
    Will Angus
  • Genre
    World Premieres
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Judah Jackson
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