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Tinkering at the borders: Lucky Miles and the diasporic (no) road movie

Catherine Simpson

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    Abstract

    This chapter explores the diasporic hybridity theories and the concept of multiculturalism in the Australian cinema. It examines the history of migration and its regulations, the domination of the White Australia policy, and the impact of government funding on the film industry. It looks into the diasporic filmmaking citing the film "Lucky Miles" which portrays migration.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationDiasporas of Australian cinema
    EditorsCatherine Simpson, Renata Murawska, Anthony Lambert
    Place of PublicationBristol, UK
    PublisherIntellect
    Pages29-40
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)9781841501970
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

    Keywords

    • diaspora
    • Australian films
    • white Australia policy

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