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The One-Eyed Rainbow Serpent

Year – 2019

Story from – Luritja

Filmed on – Luritja Country

Told by – Garrard Anderson

Directed by – Rona Glynn-McDonald

This is the story of the One-Eyed Rainbow Serpent. It teaches us about the importance of looking after Country, so it can look after us. The One-Eyed Rainbow Serpent is a story of the Luritja people, whose lands are to the south and west of Alice Springs. It is told by Garrard Anderson – a Luritja, Pintupi, Arrernte and Warlpiri man. It was filmed in Ulumbarru – a natural spring about 250km west of Alice Springs.

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