The 1960s was a defining decade for Australia where women were granted more freedom and rights in the pursuit for equality, Aboriginals gained legal recognition, and mass demonstrations surged against the morality of the ongoing war in Vietnam., The drama musical The Sapphires directed by Wayne Blair follows the journey of four Aboriginal girls who achieve their dreams by doing a tour of Vietnam to perform for US military soldiers fighting in the war. Supported by their band manager Dave, the film conveys the family dynamics apparent between the girls and the trials and tribulations that they face in the midst of war and racial prejudice., Undoubtedly, this story highlights the girl’s spiritedness and ambition in the face of adversity during a time of dispute as they also grapple with their own family issues from the past., The Sapphires illustrates how conflict, racial beliefs and family values were managed in the 1960s., The girls experience prejudice in their pursuit to be recognised at a talent contest which demonstrates the racist views at that time. The Sapphire’s exceptional achievement of touring Vietnam as indigenous Australians does not come without difficulties as Julie battles with societal expectations as a woman and mother and the girl’s bear witness to the horrifying reality in Vietnam..

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