Documentary gives insight into Aboriginal shearers
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There is hope a documentary about Aboriginal sheep shearers near Bourke will be picked up by a television network.
University lecturer Lorina Barker shot the film in May at Weilmoringle where she grew up.
The eight-minute piece will premiere in Bourke on Saturday, and will also be shown in Sydney in August.
Ms Barker says the documentary provides a glimpse into the lives of her shearing family.
"I'd really love to be able to have the opportunity to expand the three hours of footage to make it into a larger documentary, to give these men the opportunity to share their stories," she said.
