A personal film about Narritjin Maymuru, a clan leader at the Aboriginal town of Yirrkala in northeast Arnhem Land, in the top end of the Northern Territory. In the late 60s and early 70s Yirrkala’s isolation was shattered when a huge mining project and mining town were developed on its doorstep. Narritjin is an artist, thinker, and passionate interpreter of the world through his Yolngu beliefs. In 1974 he talks about the troubles at Yirrkala, his eldest son’s drinking and his plans to move to his own clan land at Djarrakpi. In 1976 Narritjin has returned to Yirrkala following the death of his eldest son. Ian Dunlop has brought back the film shot at Djarrakpi. For Narritjin the film embodies the spiritual power of Djarrakpi itself. Before it can be screened Narritjin must sing over it and make it safe. This film was mainly edited with footage from 1973-74.
