ZACH'S CEREMONY

Critically-acclaimed feature documentary Zach’s Ceremony will be screening at Brisbane’s SAE campus for students and available digitally to the general public for free on November 12th, as part of NAIDOC activities across Australia.

Described by Adam Goodes as ‘a film that has the power to change Australian society’, Zach’s Ceremony explores what it means to be a young man belonging to the oldest living culture on the planet. The documentary was filmed over five years and follows teenager Zach on his path to self-discovery in both the modern world and his ancient culture.

Director Alec Doomadgee (Zach’s father) and Impact Producer Barbara Taylor will be at the screening on November 12th, where there will be an opportunity for Q&A’s.

Alec is an Aboriginal activist, a respected leader amongst his people and peers as a Tribal Lore man and Warrior for the “Knowledge Keepers”. Alec conceptualised Zach’s Ceremony over a decade ago.

“The original concept for the film was to show the different world that I lived in; working in the media industry, and then being involved with my culture.” said Alec.

“As it evolved, naturally the camera turned to Zach. I figured if I could tell the story of our world, our culture and ceremonies through the eyes of a child, mainstream Australia would let down their guard and see the beauty of our people.” he said.

Zach’s Ceremony celebrates the beauty of Aboriginal culture and to empower emerging generations to change the story to one of positivity and hope.

This NAIDOC week, the filmmakers are inviting viewers to immerse themselves in Zach’s world and see it through his eyes.

EVENT DETAILS

Venue: Online Zoom Event (Limited spaces available in person at Brisbane SAE Campus)

Date: Thursday, 12th November 2020

Who: Alec Doomadgee (Director), Barbara Taylor (Impact producer)

Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm (AEST)

TESTIMONIALS

‘An affecting portrait of growing up indigenous in two worlds’ - The Guardian

‘A perceptive, benevolent documentary’ - Variety

‘Beautifully made and insightful documentary ‘ - The Australian

‘Zach’s Ceremony might be the cure to what ails a nation.’ - The Reel Bits

‘This film has the power to change Australian society’ - Adam Goodes