Wrong Kind of Black (2018)

Directed by

Catriona McKenzie

Genre

comedy drama

Country

Australia

Runtime

15 min

Rated

TV-MA

Rating

5.2 of 10 from 5 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Based on Boori Monty Pryor's life, this comedy drama follows an Aboriginal Australian boy growing up in the 1960s and 1970s. It shows his everyday experiences, family connections, and the challenges he faces with a mix of humor and honesty.

reflectivewarmfunnybittersweetgentlehonestnostalgicgrounded

What happens

Wrong Kind of Black, originally titled Maybe Today, is an Australian four-part comedy drama series originally released as a telemovie and web series in 2018, and on streaming services in 2020. It was created, written and narrated by the Aboriginal Australian author, storyteller, and inaugural Australian Children's Laureate (2012–2013), Boori Monty Pryor, on whose life it is based. It is directed by Catriona McKenzie. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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