Zach’s Ceremony mentioned in NY Times "Zach's Ceremony" a documentary about a young indigenous boy's coming of age are among the Australian movies screening in the Melbourne International Film Festival. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/30/arts/international/irish-music-in-malaysia-and-a-film-festival-in-melbourne-global-arts-guide.html?_r=1
Film Review: Zach’s Ceremony (Variety) A perceptive, benevolent documentary about a contemporary and particularly high-stakes rite of passage from young adolescence to manhood. http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/zachs-ceremony-review-1201824896/
Australian Films to Watch at MIFF 2016 The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is fast approaching with a lot of fantastic homegrown talent on the program. MIFF has always showcased some of the best Australian films and this year is no different with a diverse selection from around the country on the agenda. http://www.speakertv.com/arts/australian-films-watch-miff-2016/
Melbourne International Film Festival 2016 There is little doubt that the Melbourne International Film Festival is the premiere film festival in Australia. There are three reasons for this: the curatorship is brave, broad-minded and always intriguing. The program allows for multiple viewings of the one film, especially documentaries and Australian films. And importantly the program is larger than any other festival and the audience is hungry and attentive. https://www.filmfest.net.au/2016/07/14/melbourne-international-film-festival-2016/
FilmInk Interviews Zach’s Ceremony – Anthony O’Connor Anthony O'Connor talks to director, Aaron Petersen, Associate Producer, Alec Doomadgee, and Zach Doomadgee, the subject of the excellent indigenous doco, Zach's Ceremony. Growing up isn’t easy, especially for Zach who is rapidly making the transition from boyhood to manhood, in both the modern world and his ancient culture. Pressures from his loving, but staunch father, the temptations of city life and the ever present spectre of racism all take their toll. Ultimately Zach must embrace the traditions and knowledge of his ancestors and awaken the warrior within. https://filmink.com.au/2016/interview-zachs-ceremony/