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Copyrites (1998)
Directed by Kim Mordaunt, Cathy Eatock
Documentary · 53m
A 1997 documentary which demonstrates the way in which art is central to the lives of Aboriginal people in maintaining their culture, expressing their laws and history and their connection to the land. Explains the effect the misuse of their artwork for commerce has on their communities. Discusses the problems with western copyright law when applied to Aboriginal art and the Aboriginal concept of ownership. Also looks at the issue of authenticity of Aboriginal art.
Crew
- Director
- Kim Mordaunt, Cathy Eatock
- Editor
- Emma Hay
- Producer
- Kim Mordaunt, Cathy Eatock, Jenny Day
Details
- Release date
- 1998-01-01
- Runtime
- 53m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN