BLACKBIRD is an award-winning short narrative film inspired by the history of Australia’s sugar slaves, written and directed by Australian-Solomon Islander filmmaker Amie Batalibasi.

To watch BLACKBIRD via online streaming (for private viewing) or DVD (for educational use, community screenings & a variety of uses) read below.

We invite you to share viewing links with your family, community, school, friends and colleagues to help us create awareness around a history that has remained largely under-acknowledged and unknown for more than 150 years.

BLACKBIRD Facebook Page | BLACKBIRD Webpage

ONLINE STREAMING

• SBS OnDemand (Australia, free in Australia until 2027): https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1060008515764

• Vimeo OnDemand (available internationally): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/blackbird5

• Kanopy – OnDemand Educational Platform (Universities in Australia, International Libraries, Universities & Tertiary Level Institutions): https://www.kanopy.com/product/blackbird-0

• IndigiFLIX (Worldwide) – INDIGIFLIX is a 100% First Nations Australian owned subscription platform that supports First Nation story-tellers and gives their productions a unique home for easy viewing.

Blackbird from Ronin Films on Vimeo.

DVD & SCREENINGS

The BLACKBIRD DVD is available through Ronin Films : https://bit.ly/BlackbirdRonin (prices vary according to use whether private, educational, community screenings etc.)

Streaming and Downloads of Ronin titles through DVD and Vimeo-on-Demand are for private home use only.

For use by educational institutions or for public screenings (whether commercial or non-commercial), please contact Ronin Films on admin@roninfilms.com.au or (02) 6248 0851.