Plot — What is Walkabout to Hollywood about?
Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds. He divides his time between a traditional tribal lifestyle and his artistic work, which has included major film roles, collaboration with contemporary dance and music groups and teaching Aboriginal dance and culture. Bill and David travel to Hollywood where David was the most popular Australian in the world at that time, with FOUR films playing in America – WALKABOUT, STORM BOY, THE LAST WAVE and MAD DOG MORGAN. After relating to both the black and native American cultures and filming a quick scene for a big Hollywood picture, he pines to head back through the Outback to his beloved Arnhem Land. Edited by Simon Dibbs and shot by Ray Henman.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1980 |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 49 min |
Walkabout to Hollywood — FAQ
Is Walkabout to Hollywood worth watching? Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge the gap between the
Who directed Walkabout to Hollywood? Directed by Bill Leimbach.
Who is in the cast of Walkabout to Hollywood? It stars Robert Powell, Buffy Sainte-Marie, David Gulpilil, Peter Weir.
Where can I stream Walkabout to Hollywood? Streaming availability for Walkabout to Hollywood is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Walkabout to Hollywood release? It released in 1980.
