Angels Gather Here

Nan
0h 50m
2017

Going Home is Never Easy

Overview

Angels Gather Here’ follows Jacki Trapman’s journey back to her hometown of Brewarrina to celebrate her parents, Bill and Barbara’s 60th Wedding Anniversary.
 Going home is never easy for Jacki. Amidst the family celebrations she reflects on her life; her story symbolising the strength, dignity and resilience of many Aboriginal people in the face of adversity.

Country : Not Available
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-07-16

Top Billed Cast

Jacki Trapman

Herself

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