
Walkabout to Hollywood 1980
"A rare glimpse into the early life of an Australian icon"
Overview
Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds. He divides his time between a traditional tribal lifestyle and his artistic work, which has included major film roles, collaboration with contemporary dance and music groups and teaching Aboriginal dance and culture. Bill and David travel to
Director: Bill Leimbach
Cast

Robert Powell
Narrator (voice)

Buffy Sainte-Marie
Self

David Gulpilil
Self

Peter Weir
Self