Blue Water Empire
Documentary
Drama

Blue Water Empire

A dramatised-documentary series giving a unique insight into the compelling history of the Torres Strait Islands, told through key stories by the men and women of the region.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Blue Water Empire

First Air Date

June 25, 2019

Last Air Date

July 9, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

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Production Companies

Bunya Productions

Networks

ABC TV

Episode 3
S01E03

Episode 3

After the collapse of pearling, many Torres Strait Islanders are forced to migrate to the mainland for work. Legendary leaders like Eddie Koiki Mabo and George Mye take huge strides towards returning autonomy to the Torres Strait island people, while the tragic sinking of the Malu Sara demonstrates the power still held by authorities over islander lives today.

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