Away From Country

Away From Country is an Australian documentary focused on the Indigenous people of the continent in a sports context. Like no other documentary, it manages to capture the essence of In Indigenous excellence on an off the sporting field as it highlights the journeys of Australia's Indigenous sportspeople. Away from Country captures the pursuit of dreams and looks at how various athletes cope with being away from Country. Hence, the title of this touching work of television. As a viewer, you follow them on their journeys, how they maintain their connection to land and community, and how they harness this to further their careers.