

Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky
2020-08-16 · 52 min · ★ 5.3
A new songline for 21st century Australia - a fresh look at the Cook legend from a First Nations' perspective - the songline tells of connection to country, resistance and survival and features the cheeky, acerbic and heartfelt showman - Steven Oliver and a host of outstanding, political Indigenous singer/songwriters.
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- Directors
- Steven McGregor
- Production companies
- Tamarind Tree Pictures, Roar Film
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
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Steven Oliver
Daniel RankineSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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