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Desert People

Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as women harvest grass seeds to make a primitive flour for bread. Grubs, lizards, and fruit are also on the menu, with the only contact with the modern world being their trek to a government compound for much-needed drinking water.

Release DateJanuary 25, 1967
StatusReleased
Original TitleDesert People
Runtime 51min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesAustralia
Production CompaniesAustralian Commonwealth Film UnitAustralian National Film BoardCommonwealth Film Unit