Summaries

This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia.

This 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.

This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia. 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, magical realism and a distinctive brand of indigenous humor, the series provides a unique insight into both contemporary and traditional Aboriginal culture.

Details

Keywords
  • police
  • tv mini series
  • rock band
  • stolen car
  • the outback australia
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Documentary
Release date Jan 2, 1998
Countries of origin Australia
Filming locations Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Production companies Film Australia

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Tech specs

Runtime 30m
Color Color
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