Reconciliation Week Film Club - History Bites Back (MA15+)

Join us at the Wagga Wagga City Library for a screening of History Bites Back (MA15+) during Reconciliation Week 2025 over a light meal. 

Host a Screening of History Bites Back | SBS NITV about a History Bites Back (produced by Brindle Films) is satirical, self-aware, and not afraid to launch a rocket into taboo issues.

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

Date + Timing:

Wednesday 03rd June 3.00pm to 6:00pm

Location: 

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

Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri Country

About the film:

History Bites Back (MA15+)(produced by Brindle Films) is satirical, self-aware, and not afraid to launch a rocket into taboo issues.

Aboriginal filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas (Destiny Does Alice, Occupation: Native), and some of Australia’s freshest comedic talent (Steven Oliver and Elaine Crombie) to bite back at negative social media comments and steer the conversation to look into the historical context of the fortunes and misfortunes of Aboriginal Australians from social security, citizenship and equal wages to nuclear bombs and civil actions.

From the creators of 8MMM Aboriginal Radio and Occupation: Native and continuing in the tradition of films like We Don’t Need a Map to tackle the hard issues with comedy and humour History Bites Back is a one hour, presenter-led documentary designed for a modern audience to be segmented into bite sized episodes for additional on-line streaming options..

Director
Craig Anderson + Trisha Morton-Thomas

Producer
Rachel Clements, Meredith Garlick, Bridget May, Trisha Morton-Thomas

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.