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New Film on Aboriginal Atrocities Draws Mixed Reactions

Original: Should have let the anthropology department handle it. It gets off to a good start, the intertwining of atrocities suffe

A film that weaves the historical atrocities suffered by Aboriginal peoples into a modern narrative is drawing debate among viewers. Early reactions praise its promising premise and the intertwining of past and present injustices, but many critics say the story ultimately fails to deliver, calling the ending a disappointment despite the strong setup.

Why now: A newly discussed film dealing with colonial violence against Aboriginal people is prompting debate over whether it does justice to its serious subject matter.

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• Should have let the anthropology department handle it. It gets off to a good start, the intertwining of atrocities suffered by the aborigines into a modern context. It's set up for some interesting exploration there, but does not stick the landing. A shame # film # review #… · joewells · 1

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