Mabo
"The true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation."
Originally released in 2012. Mabo is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Rachel Perkins.
Starring Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman, and Ewen Leslie
Synopsis
The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jimi Bani
as Koiki Eddie Mabo
Deborah Mailman
as Bonita Mabo
Ewen Leslie
as Bryan Keon-Cohen
Tom Budge
as Greg McIntyre
Rob Carlton
as Paddy Killoran
Colin Friels
as Justice Moynihan
Miranda Otto
as Margaret White
Felix Williamson
as Ron Castan
Matthew Whittet
as Noel Loos
Leon Ford
as Henry Reynolds
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Blackfella Films
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Screen Queensland
- Screen NSW
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabo about?
The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
Who directed Mabo?
Mabo was directed by Rachel Perkins.
How long is Mabo?
Mabo has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Mabo released?
Mabo was released on June 10, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mabo?
The main cast of Mabo includes Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman, Ewen Leslie, Tom Budge, Rob Carlton.