Film · Documentary

Desert People (1967)

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.

Director

Ian Dunlop

Country

United States, Australia

Language

English

Release date

January 25, 1967