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A Kid Called Troy (1993)

play May contain names, images or voices of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
clip AIDS doesn't discriminate education content clip 1

Original classification rating: PG. This clip chosen to be PG

Clip description

Northern Territory Health Worker Bernie Shields talks about the fears and redemption surrounding people living with AIDS. We see eight-year-old Troy with his father, Vince.

Curator’s notes

This clip takes place during Vince and Troy’s visit to Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) in west Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, where they travelled to screen Suzi’s Story to Aboriginal communities, and promote AIDS awareness.