FIRST AUSTRALIANS

Episode 1: They have come to stay
Tue, Oct 14 2008

The first Australians and the British, the most powerful Empire in history, come face to face in Sydney on January 26, 1788. Their differences are immense but apprehension quickly turns to curiosity. Friendships form, some between powerful men such as Governor Arthur Phillip and the Aboriginal Bennelong. But by the time this pair leave for London three years later, relations between the two races have soured. The bloodshed worsens as settlers spread out across the land.
Produced by Australia's leading Aboriginal filmmakers, this astonishing series chronicles the birth of a country and the collision of two worlds. It's an epic story that comes alive through the struggles of individuals, both black and white. Beautifully filmed, the series blends landscape, art, interviews and first-hand accounts with a vast archival collection to present the birth of contemporary Australia as never seen before, from the perspective of its first people - the first Australians.

Video: MPEG4 Video (H264)
Video Size: 320x176
25.00fps
Audio: AAC 24000Hz stereo
768Kbps
24000Hz 131 kb/s tot , stereo (2/0)

Size: 226MB
Length: 01:10:00

Episode 2: Her will to survive
Tue, Oct 14 2008

The land grab moves south to Tasmania. In an effort to protect the real estate prices, it is decided to remove the Tasmanian Aboriginal people from the island. The Government enlists an Englishmen for the job, who is helped by a young Aboriginal woman Truganini.

Size: 170MB
Length: 00:52:49
Video Size: 320 x 176