Basically Black (1973)
Adapted from the stage production of the same name, 'Basically Black' is a sketch comedy TV pilot that aired in 1973, and due to the provocative racial content, ABC never produced another episode. It stands as a historical milestone, the first television program and stage play completely created and written by Aboriginal Australians.
Director: Nicholas R. Parsons
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: July 7, 1973
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Country: Australia
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, sketch comedy, indigenous australians, australian aboriginal
More Films by Director: Nicholas R. Parsons
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Basically Black about?
- Adapted from the stage production of the same name, 'Basically Black' is a sketch comedy TV pilot that aired in 1973, and due to the provocative racial content, ABC never produced another episode. It stands as a historical milestone, the first television program and stage play completely created and written by Aboriginal Australians.
- Who directed Basically Black?
- Basically Black was directed by Nicholas R. Parsons.
- Who stars in Basically Black?
- Basically Black stars Gary Foley, Aileen Corpus, Bob Maza, Zac Martin, Bindi Williams.
- How long is Basically Black?
- Basically Black has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Basically Black?
- Basically Black is a Comedy film.
- Where was Basically Black produced?
- Basically Black was produced in Australia.