Link-Up Diary
Originally released in 1987. Link-Up Diary is a documentary film. directed by David MacDougall. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Coral Oomera Edwards, David MacDougall, and Peter Read
Synopsis
An extraordinary personal journey into the experience of being black in a powerful white society. "Link-up Diary" is a film about the consequences of New South Wales long term practice of taking Aboriginal children away from their parents and raising them in "white" environments. In following the reunification, after many years, of several families in Sydney, during one week of 1986, the filmmaker adopts a diary format which does not attempt to disguise awareness of the camera's presence. This awareness becomes part of the film's subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Link-Up Diary about?
An extraordinary personal journey into the experience of being black in a powerful white society. "Link-up Diary" is a film about the consequences of New South Wales long term practice of taking Ab...
Who directed Link-Up Diary?
Link-Up Diary was directed by David MacDougall.
How long is Link-Up Diary?
Link-Up Diary has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Link-Up Diary released?
Link-Up Diary was released on June 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Link-Up Diary?
The main cast of Link-Up Diary includes Coral Oomera Edwards, David MacDougall, Peter Read, Robyne Vincent.