Introduction

First Weapons explores the history and innovation behind the weapons used by First Nations peoples.

Outline

First Weapons explores the history and innovation behind the weapons used by First Nations peoples for thousands of years.

The six part series by Blackfella Films and ABC is an action-packed adventure across Australia to reveal the science and genius of our most ancient, innovative, and deadliest First Weapons!

For tens of thousands of years First Nations peoples have used savvy, skill and science to craft and create weapons to hunt, kill and survive. Practices have evolved but the principles are just as relevant today.

Host Phil Breslin sets out an action-packed adventure across Australia. From Wadi Wadi lands in Victoria to the central desert in the Northern Territory. From South Australia to the Bass Strait and onto the lands of the Menang Noongar people in Western Australia, Phil visits Country and meets the weapon makers. A journey to places of rich culture and unending history.

He learns through the inherent knowledge of the weapon makers. How each weapon is sourced and crafted before facing a crash course in combat. A celebration of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and bravery.

First Weapons Series

• Episode 01: The Returning Boomerang.
• Episode 02: Amerr.
• Episode 03: Leangle Club and Parrying Shield.
• Episode 04: Kodj.
• Episode 05: Long Spear.
• Episode 06: Wartilykirri.

Production & Filming Details

• Presenter(s):
  • Phil Breslin
• Director(s):
  • Dean Gibson
• Producer(s):
  • Dena Curtis
  • Darren Dale
• Writer(s):
  • Dena Curtis
  • Jacob Hickey
• Music:
• Cinematography:
  • Joseph Hassell
• Editor(s):
• Production:
  • Blackfella Films Pty. Limited
• Distributor(s):
  • ABC
• Release Date: 2023.
• Running time: 27 minutes (per episode).
• Rating: All.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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