Bush Mechanics
This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia.
In each episode, the Bush Mechanics from the remote Warlpiri community of Yuendumu are presented with a new set of challenges – catching a car thief, getting a nephew out of jail, racing to an outback rock concert and travelling thousands of miles to gather pearl shells for a rainmaking ceremony. As they travel through the desert in their clapped-out vehicles, they solve multiple car problems with wacky and inventive bush repair techniques.
A blend of documentary and drama with anecdotes of life in the bush, each of the four episodes illuminates a particular aspect of Warlpiri life from gathering bush tucker and living in a humpy to football and rock and roll.
Combining adventure, mystical realism and a distinctive brand of indigenous humour, the series provides a unique insight into both contemporary and traditional Aboriginal culture.
Credits
The Bush Mechanics are
- Simeon Jupurrula Ross
- Steven Jupurrula Morton
- Errol Jupurrula Nelson
- Junior Jupurrula Wilson
- Randall Jupurrula Wilsonfeaturing
- Jack Jakamarra Ross
- Francis Jupurrula Kelly
- Bandy Jupurrula Long
- Jimmy Japanangka Langdon
- Warren Japanangka Williams
- Lloyd Spencer Nelson
- and...
- Alan Collins
- Matthew White
- Simon Jnr Fisher
- with...
- David Batty
- Peter Bartlett
- Steve Hall
Writer / Director
- David Batty
Co-Director
- Francis Kelly
Producer
- Jennifer McMahon
Editor
- David Nixon
Camera
- David Batty
Production Manager
- Kath Shelper
Sound Recordist
- David Tranter
