In 2007 I organised the distribution of the film KANYINI into UK cinemas.

I also organised, promoted and fundraised for Bob Randall to come to the UK for a speaking tour.

Highlights of the tour included:

• Kanyini being voted “Best Documentary” at the London Australian Film Festival.

• Interviews with Bob for Radio 4 Midweek program and BBC World Service, Metro newspaper and Satish Kumar for Resurgence magazine.

• Four film screenings followed by Q&A's with Bob.

• A teaching day at Schumacher College.

• A “Kanyini Day” at Embercombe.

• A meeting with the Australian High Commisioner, The Honourable Richard Alston.

• Spending time with former Australian Cultural attache, Rebecca Hossack.

• Meeting up with Rolf Harris.

• A “Kanyini Wave of Interconnectedness” with 5 Rhythms dance teachers Sussanah and Ya’Acov Darling Khan.

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Synopsis of the film Kanyini

Over 40,000 years of culture. One philosophy that connects us all.

A necessary and beautiful film, Kanyini looks at the world’s oldest living culture in a way that’s never been seen before.

A listed traditional owner of Uluru and former Indigenous Person of the Year, Bob Randall acts as our guide to “Kanyini”, which he describes as the principle of connectedness through caring and responsibility that informs all aspects of Aboriginal life.

Bob poignantly explains why his people are now struggling in a modern world and what needs to be done for them to move forward. As Bob explains, “The Earth is our Mother. That makes you and me brother and sister.”

A tale of indigenous wisdom clashing against materialist notions of progress, Kanyini is not only a story of one man and his people but of the human race. It is also a story that is fundamental for understanding contemporary Australia, for only by knowing our past and our present can we dream of a future which includes everyone.

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“A spiritual celebration of land, spirit and wisdom” SUN HERALD

“Randall’s words are timely and compelling” SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

“Exceptionally beautiful. I don’t often say this, but I really believe you owe it to yourself to see Kanyini. So don’t find excuses. Just do it.” PETER THOMPSON, SUNDAY, CHANNEL 9

“Anyone coming cold to the story of Australia’s Indigenous disgrace will no longer be ignorant after seeing this beautifully shot film and hearing Uncle Bob tell it the way it is, with such personal passion, political insight, incredible lucidity, dignity and somehow even humour…” GEORGE NEGUS, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS JOURNALIST