When I say mainstream film and TV, I mean the drivel that is spewed out on a nightly bases to the masses i.e.. reality shows, soap operas. I can’t say I watch those shows but it’s impossible to ignore the ads and there general presence they have. The point I want to make is pop culture is the only culture many people get in their lives. I know I’m sorry, that sounds like something an elitist knob would say, but I love pop culture as well so I’m not.
The presence of any indigenous people on these programs is minimal. I’m sure the presence is even less behind the camera as well. So the point i want to make is Aboriginals are dominating the ‘high culture’ aspect of Australian society but when it comes to majority of culture consumed by Australians, an Aboriginal presence is still very much in the background.
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