A David vs. Goliath documentary on Yidinji activist Henrietta Marrie AM, who reformed the Australian Government and UN to benefit Indigenous people. Now, she takes on the British Museum, fighting to reclaim her family’s stolen artefacts and seeking justice for Indigenous cultural heritage.

2026
Bukal Bukal
Bukal Bukal
World Premiere.
Guest in attendance.
Director
Runtime
52 Minutes
Country
Australia
Classification
All Ages
Shaped by her totem, Bukal Bukal (the Black lawyer vine), this documentary weaves the extraordinary life of Yidinji woman and activist Henrietta Marrie AM with her Country. Her work has transformed Indigenous rights and reshaped the way governments, corporations and international institutions engage with Indigenous people, land and culture. In Bukal Bukal, she takes on the British Museum, fighting to reclaim her family’s stolen artefacts and seeking justice for Indigenous cultural heritage. Directed by acclaimed Bundjalung artist/director, Rhoda Roberts AO and Pauline Clague director of The Colleano Heart (AFF 2025).
Screening as part of (Port) Adelaide Film Festival campfire yarns at Yitpi Yartapuultiku.

Film Credits
Director
Pauline Clague & Rhoda Roberts AO
Year
2026
Country
Australia
Language
English
Type
Feature Documentary
Producer
Julie Nihill, Mitchell Stanley & Rhea Stephenson
Cinematographer
Alan Collins, Joanne Beckwith Cole & Justine Kerrigan
Editor
Scott Walton
Music
John Ertler
Film Source
No Coincidence Media
