TAGGED: 1960s
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This is a film about 25 Aboriginal debutantes, the prime Minister and a glamorous night in 1968 that turned the heads of a nation at a pivotal time in Australia’s race relations.

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When two Aboriginal men take her by the arms to lead her away from a contaminated waterhole, Clancy is initially scared.

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A confused and lost Clancy (Liza Goddard) wanders through the bush, followed by a group of Aboriginal men (members of the Aboriginal Theatre from Yirrkala, Arnhem Land) with uncertain intent.

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In the pre-titles teaser Clancy (Liza Goddard) gallops on horseback through beach and bush amidst the usual array of featured Australian animals, including a snake which spooks her horse.

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Skippy, now on the run, pauses at the edge of town. Dr Stark’s henchmen, McMurtrie (Red Moore) and Snapes (Don Crosby), comment that she’ll end up on the main street and so she does.

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Sonny (Garry Pankhurst) and older brother Mark (Ken James) race through the Waratah National Park Wildlife Reserve playing a game of hide and seek with Skippy.

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Cigar smoking Dr Stark (Frank Thring) wanders around his private zoo.

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In Painting People, acclaimed Australian artists Clifton Pugh, William Dargie, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale, Jon Molvig and Andrew Sibley discuss their approach to portraiture, providi

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In the 1960s, the Commonwealth Film Unit expanded beyond pure documentary to drama and docudrama. The series Three to Go explores the problems of Australian youth.

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Skippy and his handler, Scotty Denholm, join Ed Deveraux and host Mike Preston on the set of the variety show In Melbourne Tonight.