7.0Weewar · 2006
Weewar (2006) is a Drama / History film directed by Glen Stasiuk, starring Trevor Jamieson, Heath Bergersen.
DramaHistory
7.0Overview
In 1842 the Crown prosecuted Weewar, a Binjareb Nyungar warrior, for carrying out tribal payback by spearing Dyung of the Mooro Group. When Weewar heard that Dyung, a member of the tribe responsible for the death of his son, was moving through Binjareb Territory he was governed by one law – Traditional Aboriginal Law. Weewar’s trial became the test case in Western Australia which determined that British Law took precedence over traditional law. Dedicated to Theo Kearing a Binjareb Warrior.
Cast
Trevor Jamieson, Heath Bergersen
Forgot the name of "Weewar"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.
Find a movie by describing itFrequently asked
What is "Weewar" about?
In 1842 the Crown prosecuted Weewar, a Binjareb Nyungar warrior, for carrying out tribal payback by spearing Dyung of the Mooro Group. When Weewar heard that Dyung, a member of the tribe responsible for the death of his son, was moving through Binjareb Territory he was governed by one law – Traditional Aboriginal Law. Weewar’s trial became the test case in Western Australia which determined that British Law took precedence over traditional law. Dedicated to Theo Kearing a Binjareb Warrior.
When was "Weewar" released?
Weewar was released in 2006.
Who stars in "Weewar"?
The cast includes Trevor Jamieson, Heath Bergersen.
