July 2 â 3 - Sydney Opera House
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Shifting Shelter 3<br />
Title: Shifting Shelter 3<br />
Style: Documentary, 52 min.<br />
Directed by: Ivan Sen<br />
Produced by: Ivan Sen<br />
Synopsis<br />
This documentary is similar to the British documentary series 7 Up. It tracks the lives of four Indigenous<br />
youths from their adolescence to adulthood in five-year instalments from 1995 to 2005. Willy Lamb, Cindy<br />
Peterson, Danielle Waters and Ben Ballangarry speak frankly of their aspirations and disappointments as<br />
they enter adulthood.<br />
Key Concepts<br />
• Adolescence<br />
• Children<br />
• Importance of families<br />
• Alcohol/drugs<br />
• Aspirations<br />
Focus Questions<br />
• Describe how the aspirations of the four people have changed over time.<br />
• What has happened in their lives to change their aspirations?<br />
• Where are their priorities now?<br />
• What regrets do the four people have?<br />
• What evidence of resilience do the individuals display?<br />
• Which person did you most relate to? Why?<br />
• Do you believe that their community and family have supported them in their transition from<br />
adolescence to adulthood?<br />
• Write your aspirations for the future.<br />
• What circumstances could prevent you from achieving these aspirations?<br />
Resources<br />
Clips available at http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/shifting-shelter-3/<br />
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