From the Western Frontier, Series 2 Episode 1: Fighter
2015
From the Western Frontier, Series 2 Episode 1: Fighter
2015
- WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
Neil Coyne is Western Australia's first Aboriginal wrestler.
At 43, 'NC Viper' has been in the ring for over seven years and is a huge favourite with fans and other wrestlers alike.
But the death of Neil's mother 18 months ago has re-triggered the trauma of his early childhood, sending him into a spiral of depression and apathy.
With a loving wife and six children dependent on him, Neil has now decided to make a comeback. Can he pull himself back into the ring, and back into a meaningful life, or will he be defeated by his biggest opponent ever – his own emotions?
CREDITS
Director Perun Bonser Cinematographer/Director of photography Jim Frater Editor Lawrie Silvestrin Producers Nicholas Dunlop, Renee Kennedy Broadcaster National Indigenous Television Production company Metamorflix
- WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
Neil Coyne is Western Australia's first Aboriginal wrestler.
At 43, 'NC Viper' has been in the ring for over seven years and is a huge favourite with fans and other wrestlers alike.
But the death of Neil's mother 18 months ago has re-triggered the trauma of his early childhood, sending him into a spiral of depression and apathy.
With a loving wife and six children dependent on him, Neil has now decided to make a comeback. Can he pull himself back into the ring, and back into a meaningful life, or will he be defeated by his biggest opponent ever – his own emotions?
CREDITS
Director Perun Bonser Cinematographer/Director of photography Jim Frater Editor Lawrie Silvestrin Producers Nicholas Dunlop, Renee Kennedy Broadcaster National Indigenous Television Production company Metamorflix
- DirectorPerun BonserCinematographer/Director of photographyJim FraterEditorLawrie SilvestrinProducersNicholas Dunlop, Renee KennedyBroadcasterNational Indigenous TelevisionProduction companyMetamorflix
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