Kindred

2023

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92 mins
Adrian Russell Wills, a Wonnarua man, and Gillian Moody, a Wodi Wodi woman, have been best friends for more than two decades. When they first met while making a short film together, these kindred spirits felt an undeniable connection. Both were Aboriginal children adopted by white families in Sydney’s northern suburbs – and, later in life, they each shared similar desires to reconnect with their bloodlines. In this moving documentary, Wills and Moody recount their emotional searches for love and belonging, providing an intimate journey into isolation and identity for two individuals who continue to navigate the complexities of living in two different worlds.

Director:

Joe Marcantonio

Producers:

Dominic Norris, Jack Lowden

Actors:

Adrian Russell Wills, Gillian Moody

Languages:

English, English CC

Awards & Festivals:

WINNER:

First Nations Film Creative Award, Melbourne International Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION:

CinefestOZ

Brisbane International Film Festival

NOMINEE:

Best Sound in a Documentary, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards

Best Original Score in a Documentary, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards

Best Music for a Documentary, Screen Music Awards, Australia

FINALIST:

Documentary Australia Award, Sydney Film Festival