A thought provoking, revelatory and inspiring documentary telling the story of Bruce Pascoe's Dark Emu the publishing phenomenon that challenged Australia to rethink its history and ignited a raging debate. Pascoe's best-selling book makes the explosive claims that First Nations people were not only hunters and gatherers but also farmers who were part of a complex economic system. It ignited a fierce debate, sparking searing criticism. The Dark Emu Story is a feature length documentary that delves into the controversy, providing a platform for First Nations people to share their remarkable stories and enlighten our understanding of Australian history.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2023. "Exploring a raging debate on Australia's history"--Container.
Written by Allan Clarke, Jacob Hickey ; produced by Darren Dale, Jacob Hickey, Belinda Mravicic ; directed by Allan Clarke.
Censorship classification : M - Mature themes.
In English. Subtitles: [CC] English captions (descriptive subtitles for the hearing impaired).