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The Franklin Wild River (1980)

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clip Wild river education content clip 3

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Clip description

Bob Brown takes a rubber dinghy through some spectacular rapids at the head of the Franklin River in Tasmania. In voice-over he recalls his first trip down the river and the powerful impact it had on him.

Curator’s notes

Stunning footage of a young Bob Brown battling the rapids single-handedly gives a real sense of the exhilaration he is feeling. The voice-over is very effective.