Weewar
Originally released in 2006. Weewar is a drama/history film. directed by Glen Stasiuk. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Trevor Jamieson and Heath Bergersen
Synopsis
In 1842 the Crown prosecuted Weewar, a Binjareb Nyungar warrior, for carrying out tribal payback by spearing Dyung of the Mooro Group. When Weewar heard that Dyung, a member of the tribe responsible for the death of his son, was moving through Binjareb Territory he was governed by one law – Traditional Aboriginal Law. Weewar’s trial became the test case in Western Australia which determined that British Law took precedence over traditional law. Dedicated to Theo Kearing a Binjareb Warrior.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weewar about?
In 1842 the Crown prosecuted Weewar, a Binjareb Nyungar warrior, for carrying out tribal payback by spearing Dyung of the Mooro Group. When Weewar heard that Dyung, a member of the tribe responsibl...
Who directed Weewar?
Weewar was directed by Glen Stasiuk.
How long is Weewar?
Weewar has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Weewar released?
Weewar was released on July 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Weewar?
The main cast of Weewar includes Trevor Jamieson, Heath Bergersen.