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VOICEOVER: When I was growing up, I went to mission school
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My Name Is Gulpilil

When I was growing up,I went to mission school

VOICEOVER: When I was growing up,
I went to mission school

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VOICEOVER: When I was growing up, I went to mission school.
Duration
5 seconds
Views
25
Timestamp in Movie
00:11:56
Uploaded
Jun 06, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Vertigo Productions,Screen Australia,South Australian Film Corporation,Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Movie Summary

Diagnosed with lung cancer, legendary Australian actor David Gulpilil boldly explains the journey that is his extraordinary, culture-clashing life.
They asked me what was my name - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:12
They asked me what was my name
"We was just looking for it the balanda way. Balanda name." - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:14
"We was just looking for it the balanda way. Balanda na...
Said, "Nah, not Joe. Nah." - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:08
Said, "Nah, not Joe. Nah."
Suddenly they said, "Alright, we'll give you David." - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:04
Suddenly they said, "Alright, we'll give you David...
(CHILDREN LAUGH) (LAUGHS) - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:06
(CHILDREN LAUGH) (LAUGHS)
My father was there, my mother was there, my sisters. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:05
My father was there, my mother was there, my sisters.
We came, we stayed for a couple of days - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:07
We came, we stayed for a couple of days
VOICEOVER: I went to both schools, but I didn't like it. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:04
VOICEOVER: I went to both schools, but I didn't like it...
See culture is, you got your culture, I got my culture, anyone got culture. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:05
See culture is, you got your culture, I got my culture, anyo...
We have rule, and law, and custom, and culture. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:04
We have rule, and law, and custom, and culture.
Back in 1969, they came down and find me in a welfare settlement - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:09
Back in 1969, they came down and find me in a welfare settle...
Called Maningrida, When I went to the mission school, - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:20
Called Maningrida, When I went to the mission school,
And everyone pointed at me - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:11
And everyone pointed at me
The first time, full blood, me, Aboriginal. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:07
The first time, full blood, me, Aboriginal.
I was a solid young boy, growing up. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:07
I was a solid young boy, growing up.
Non-smoker, not even the sweet. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:05
Non-smoker, not even the sweet.
I remember. Yes, I remember. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:04
I remember. Yes, I remember.
And I'm crying, sad, for the lover. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:05
And I'm crying, sad, for the lover.
But didn't work, because she was a white woman. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:05
But didn't work, because she was a white woman.
And then I have to teach and tell her the message through dance. - My Name Is Gulpilil 00:06
And then I have to teach and tell her the message through da...