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Ganibarra

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Ganibarra

"The survival of culture. The survival of the dingo."

2026

0h 19m

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Overview

What happens when we lose a species that is family? Ganibarra is a deeply personal journey into the cultural connection between first nations people and dingoes.

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7 featured cast members

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Sonya Takau

Self / Jirrbal Rainforest Woman

Phyllis Grant

Self / Jirrbal Rainforest Elder

Robert Grant

Self / Jirrbal Rainforest Elder

Enid Grant

Self / Western Kuku Yalanji & Kalkadoon Elder

Ernie Grant

Self / Senior Jirrbal Rainforest Elder

Jack Muriata

Self / Girramay Rainforest Elder

Willie Masina

Self / Senior Jirrbal Rainforest Elder

Creative team

Directed by: Sonya Takau
Alix Livingstone
Written by: Ramon Watkins
Jess Milne
Produced by: Sonya Takau
Alix Livingstone

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