Jack Charles triumphed over institutional racism, the legacy of colonialism, and the immense suffering, fragmentation, and trauma it left in its wake to become a brilliant storyteller, actor, artist, potter, musician and tireless worker for Aboriginal justice and rights. By Arnold Zable
“There was nothing written about Aborigines in those days, it never occurred to us to write about indigenousness-ness-ness. I enjoyed it, but I found my roots in performing on the stage. I loved putting on make-up and doing the show. It became my NIDA.”
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