Uncle Jack Charles – a member of the Stolen Generations who also lived under the White Australia Policy – has worn many hats throughout his life: actor, cat burglar, musician, heroin addict, activist, even Senior Victorian Australian of the Year. But the title he’s most proud to claim is that of Aboriginal Elder. He is the author of the memoir Jack Charles: Born-again Blackfella.

Uncle Jack’s MIFF 68½ Picks:

• Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky
• Day in the Life
• Kuessipan

Check out the full MIFF 68½ program here.

Image by Bindi Cole