An early Australian silent film depicting historical events on the Young district goldfields, then known as Lambing Flat. During the gold rush of 1861, tensions between Australian miners and immigrant Chinese led to rioting, with Chinese miners attacked and driven from the diggings.
The Birth of White Australia (1912) Review Okay, so right off the bat, this isn't exactly a casual Friday night flick. If you're into early Australian cinema, or maybe you're a history buff curious about the roots of some really uncomfortable national policies, then sure, give it a look. But if you're hoping for anyth...
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"The Birth of White Australia (1912) Review Okay, so right off the bat, this isn't exactly a casual Friday night flick. If you're into early Australian cinema, or maybe you're a history buff curious about the roots of some really uncomfortable national policies, then sure, give it a look. But if you're hoping for anything remotely entertaining by modern standards, or if you're not prepared for some deeply problematic messaging, you'll probably want to give The Birth of White Australia a wide ber..."
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