Indigenous Australian lore is turned into a superhero explain to original and exciting effect in this hectic first episodeWarning: spoilersAfter media buzz and critical acclaim following its preview at Berlinale,Cleverman has arrived. Created by the Indigenous Australian Ryan Griffen, with an 80% Indigenous cast, and the explain draws on traditional Aboriginal culture and lore,repurposing it into a superhero explain. Being a Goori from the Birpai nation in New South Wales, I was prepared to cringe at Cleverman: Hairymen, and the superheroes in question,are seriously heavy figures in our lore. Related: Dreamtime, dust masks and tons of fake hair: the making of Cleverman Related: Cleverman first gawk review – wickedly exciting Indigenous superhero story Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com