Yurlu | Country

Set against the breathtaking yet contaminated landscapes of Western Australia’s Pilbara region, Yurlu | Country (PG) lays bare the devastating impact of the Wittenoom asbestos mines, where millions of tonnes of waste laced with deadly asbestos fibres have poisoned both land and people. It’s Australia’s largely unknown Chernobyl-scale disaster and it’s on Banjima lands, told by Banjima Elder, Maitland Parker and his family.

As Maitland battles mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos, his resolve to fight for his homeland and future generations only strengthens. The film stands as a testament to the resilience of Banjima and their unbreakable bond with Country. Maitland and his family’s fight for justice, cultural survival, and environmental restoration will inspire, enrage, and catalyse.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A.