Bran Nue Dae

BackgroundBefore examining the film in detail, we should first look atthe creative forces and elements behind the story’s genesis,and the importance and relevance of its principal settings,Broome and Perth.about the history, culture, environment and developmentof Broome and its people. Has it changed much sincethe late 1960s, the period in which the film is set? Usedesktop publishing software to format your presentation,ensuring that you use an appropriate layout of text,illustrations, headlines and captions.The creative force behind the original stage musical waswriter, composer and musician Jimmy Chi, a residentof Broome. Carry out research on Jimmy Chi then writea short biography and an explanation of why and howhe began to develop Bran Nue Dae into a musical. Forexample, to what extent are aspects of Bran Nue Daeautobiographical?Following from the previous activity, write a short commentaryon the creative work of Jimmy Chi since hedeveloped Bran Nue Dae, especially his work on CorrugationRoad. What is this musical about? In what wayis it autobiographical?Draw a map of Western Australia that shows the locationsof Broome, Roebuck Bay, Port Hedland and Perth,the principal settings of Bran Nue Dae. Include a scalethat indicates distance in kilometres. From evidence orclues you can find in the film, trace the likely route takenby Willie as he travels north from Perth to Broome.Broome is a major feature of Bran Nue Dae and the townis one of the most extraordinary places in Australia, witha fascinating history and cultural mix. Research andprepare an illustrated double-page magazine spreadAn important scene in Bran Nue Dae takes place in anoutdoor cinema in Broome. Find out about Sun Pictures,now promoted as the ‘world’s oldest picture garden’.Create an illustrated promotional poster about Sun Picturesaimed at tourists visiting Broome for the first time.(See ‘Sun Pictures, Broome’ in website references.)Plan and write a short fiction story in which Sun Picturesfeatures prominently. Try to use the unique characteristicsof the setting in the story, particularly how thesecharacteristics might impact on the characters. Yourstory may be written in any style and genre. You maywish to discuss in class the possibilities for plot events,characters, motives and behaviour, and conflict situations.The school Willie attends in Perth in 1969 is ClontarfAboriginal College, which appears in the film. Carry outappropriate research then write a short description ofthe school and the reasons for its existence. Jimmy Chialso drew inspiration from the Pallottine Training Centre,a school in Perth that has connections to Catholicismboth in Germany and Broome. Also write a short commentaryon the history of this establishment and its linksto the Aboriginal populace of Broome and other indigenouscentres in Western Australia.For more on the way in which Clontarf and Father Benedictusare represented during the film, see the Media Studiessection of this study guide.SCREEN EDUCATION3