Our Voices: Screening and Discussion
Image: Our Voices ©VeraHong, Backbone Productions
Join us for a special screening of Our Voices, a three-part short film series celebrating Wiradjuri resilience, language revival, and deep connection to Country. Each film shares a personal story, offering insight into the strength, identity, and cultural continuity of the Wiradjuri community.
Following the screening, there will be a conversation with the Elders and community members featured in the films. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from those whose stories shape the series, to ask questions and share in meaningful dialogue.
Dyirama Dilinya – Be Proud (6:41)
This film follows Aunty Edna Stewart’s journey of rediscovering and reclaiming the Wiradjuri language. Through personal reflections and community insights, Aunty Edna highlights the transformative power of language in healing, strengthening identity, and passing on knowledge. The film captures the emotional impact of reconnecting with a language that was once suppressed and the pride that comes with cultural revival.
Ngadhi Giilang – My Story (6:15)
In this film, Uncle Tunny (Ken) Murray shares his experiences of growing up at Warangesda Mission, a site tied to the history of displacement and assimilation policies. His reflections provide a personal window into the challenges faced by many First Nations people who lived through government policies that sought to erase culture. Yet, his story is also one of resilience and continuity of finding strength through storytelling, family, and community.
Ngurumbangga Yanhanha – Walking Country (8:23)
Aunty Ruth Davys and Uncle Darren Wighton guide viewers through their enduring spiritual and physical relationship with Country. They speak about how Country is not just a place, but a living presence that teaches, heals, and sustains.
A Dyiraamalang Girbang-led project,
Produced in partnership with Backbone Productions and AlburyCity, 2025
Produced and Directed: Vera Hong
Cinematography: Craig Bender and Vera Hong
Aerial cinematography: Craig Bender
Sound recordist: Craig Bender and Vera Hong
©Backbone Productions
