Reconciliation Week Film Club - Araatika! Rise Up (MA15+)

Join us at the Wagga Wagga City Library for a screening of Araatika! Rise Up Reconciliation Week 2026 over a light meal. 

Host a Screening of Araatika! Rise Up | SBS NITV, Araatika! Rise Up tells the story of a group of NRL greats who get together to create a pre-game ceremony to celebrate Aboriginal cultures, respond to the Māori Haka, and counter racism in rugby league. They now want to use the dance to change Australia's hearts and minds.

This film is a recommended screening from the Reconciliation Film Club which is a partnership between Reconciliation Australia and SBS/NITV.

Date + Timing:

Monday 01st June 3.00pm to 6:00pm

Location: 

Wagga Wagga City Library, Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri Country

About the film:

Araatika! Rise Up follows NRL star Dean Widders’ journey to invent a new pre-game ceremony in response to the Māori Haka, to celebrate Aboriginal cultures and counter racism in rugby league.

Director
• Larissa Behrendt

Producer
• Nicholas Banicevic

• Justin Corbett

• Brendan Dahill

• Sam Griffin

• Naomi J. Hall

• Paul Wiegard

This film is a recommended screening from the Reconciliation Film Club which is a partnership between Reconciliation Australia and SBS/NITV. Please note that the themes in this film may be triggering and contain image, stories and audio of people who may have passed. 

Accessibility:

Wagga Wagga City Library is an accessible building with accessible bathrooms, walkways, lift, ramp, seating and parking available. Everyone is welcome. 

We are committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events for everyone. If you need this information in another format or have any questions, please contact Council's Community Development Team on 1300 292 442 or email community@wagga.nsw.gov.au.