On my mind: film director Maya Newell
Film director Maya Newell's documentary Gayby Baby sparked a national debate after it was banned in Australian schools.
Her new documentary, In My Blood It Runs, about a charismatic Indigenous boy, is available for free to schools during Reconciliation Week, May 27 until June 3.
Maya NewellCredit:Jacquie Manning
Books – Woman, Girl, Other by Bernardine Evaristo has kept me in a blissfully distracted COVID-19 nest. It’s full of nuanced, compelling characters that are so often eclipsed from all the many white pages.
Online – I’m motivated by a new social change go-to portal, Commons Library. It’s an elongated epiphany for anyone interested in learning how to build collaborative and effective movements for social and ecological justice.
TV – Thoroughly enjoyed being thrown into the world of Robbie Hood by Dylan River. It’s a riveting series about a whip-smart, good-hearted and cheeky kid from Alice Springs and his adventures.
Food – I’ve just fallen in love with Banh Cuon Ba Oanh on Illawarra Rd in Marrickville, where they make a mouth-watering Vietnamese rice pancake — a gooey textural delight.
Music – Kate Tempest has stolen my heart. Her poetry-cum-songs are unshakable and a powerful reminder to reflect on this pandemic. Afterwards, let's ensure we rebuild a world that places care and sustainability at the fore.