Name: Richard Frankland
A renowned and respected Indigenous film-maker, musician and political activist.
He spent most of his childhood years on the south-west coast of Victoria
in Portland - traditional Gunditjmara land. Though Richard's career has
been varied, his consistent commitment to Aboriginal rights and identity
is the thread that ties these pursuits together.
Richard's involvement in music began at a young age and his talent combined
with his passion for Aboriginal music has led to numerous musical accomplishments.
His former band Djaambi played at many music festivals and other events
and has collaborated with numerous notable Australian musicians. He currently
plays with The Charcoal Club
His film-making career has been prolific, influential and inspirational.
Richard has written and directed many film and documentary projects; among
them his two best-known works, No Way to Forget (1996) and After Mabo
(1997).
Beyond his music and film-making, Richard's professional work is equally
involved. In 1988 he was appointed Field Officer and senior advisor for
the Federal Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. He has
been involved at many levels with Native Title negotiations, has lectured
and run seminars on cross-cultural awareness, and was the first independent
Indigenous candidate to run for the Senate with the support of the Your
Voice movement in the October 2004 federal election.
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