Pitjiri - The Snake That Will Not Sink

Director Karen Hughes / 1985 / Australia

This documentary explores the relationships between nursing sister Ruth Heathercock and the aboriginal people of Ngukurr Between the wars Ruth worked with aboriginal leprosy patients and fought for legislative change allowing her patients to be treated in a tribal situation The aboriginals regarded her as a reincarnation of one who belonged to them in the Dreaming. At SI Ruth returns to visit the people of Ngukurr.

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