The Last Song

Monday, December 5, 2022 1:00 AM 01:00
Saturday, April 6, 2024 2:00 AM 02:00

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The Last Song

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: James Brough

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About the Film

In the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, a 100-year-old Aboriginal Elder, known as Number 2, reflects on his extraordinary life using cultural songs to preserve the stories of his people through Australia's most defining historical events.

The Last Song paints a poignant portrait of an Aboriginal Elder in the Pilbara, North Western Australia, Stephen Stewart known as Number 2 life unfolds like a living chronicle of the region’s history. This centenarian, a revered cultural singer and lore keeper, has seamlessly traversed the pages of time. Number 2’s journey is a rich tapestry woven with experiences as a stockman, a champion jockey and a soldier. His journey encapsulates the very essence of Australia’s past.
This narrative encapsulates pivotal moments in Australian history, including the haunting era of the stolen generation, the 1946 Indigenous Strike and World War 2. Despite his profound impact on the Pilbara community, he remains relatively unknown beyond the region. The film explores Number 2’s dedication to preserving his cultural heritage, emphasising the importance of his role as a guardian of tradition.