THE STORY OF BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE

Firestarter marks Bangarra Dance Theatres 30th anniversary. Taking us through Bangarras birth and spectacular growth, the film recognises Bangarras founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers Stephen, David and Russell Page turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse. Through the eyes of the brothers and company alumni, Firestarter explores the loss and reclaiming of culture, the burden of intergenerational trauma, and crucially the power of art as a messenger for social change and healing.