Rachel Perkins
Filmmaker, writer and founder of Blackfella Films, director and presenter of The Australian Wars documentary series and co-editor of the book The Australian Wars; known for film and TV work including First Australians and Total Control.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 57min
The Australian Wars with Rachel Perkins and Henry Reynolds — a watershed event at the Australia War Memorial
Henry Reynolds, eminent historian who revealed frontier violence in landmark works, and Rachel Perkins, filmmaker and Blackfella Films founder, discuss their new book and film project. They explore calling colonial conflict the Australian Wars. They reflect on memorial recognition, contested place names and statues, audience stories of massacre sites, and the push to make the national memorial a pilgrimage for truth-telling.
Jan 9, 2026 • 33min
Rachel Perkins takes us inside the Australian Wars we weren't taught
Rachel Perkins, an acclaimed Indigenous Australian filmmaker and founder of Blackfella Films, opens up about her transformative journey in storytelling. She discusses her latest project, The Australian Wars, which challenges conventional narratives about colonization through the lens of both the colonizers and the Indigenous people. Perkins shares insights on the importance of truth-telling in film, her experience co-chairing the Yes campaign, and her commitment to supporting future filmmakers. Her passion for reclaiming history and fostering hope shines through in this engaging conversation.
