Galup VR Experience

Aboriginal Elder Doolann-Leisha Eatts presents an oral history about a massacre of Noongar people at Lake Monger, Western Australia, in this 360 documentary.

Following a father and son down to the lake, Galup VR Experience shares an insight into a serene lake with a hidden history: a massacre by colonial settlers that took place nearly 200 years ago. Moving from the lake, we are offered an opportunity to sit with Elder Doolann-Leisha Eatts by her fire and listen to the powerful and emotional truth-telling of the location’s buried past. Through the immersive experience, viewers witness the ongoing impact of colonisation on Australia's Aboriginal population, creating a connection to the historical events and an opportunity for healing.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this film contains the names, images and voices of people who have passed away. Names, images and voices are used with permission.

Content Guidance: contains references to racism and death.

Topics

War & Conflict, Personal Stories & Society
Premiere status

UK premiere

Film details

Artist(s)

Ian Wilkes, Poppy van Oorde-Grainger
Country(s)

Australia
Year

2022
Duration

9 mins
Cast

Glenda Kickett, Ian Wilkes, Doolann-Leisha Eatts, Calven Wilkes
Oral History

Doolann-Leisha Eatts
Project Partners

Viewport XR, Town of Cambridge, City of Vincent, Community Arts Network, Museum of Freedom and Tolerance, Sandbox
Production company

Same Drum
Language(s)

English, Noongar
Supported by

Government of Western Australia, Australia Council for the Arts