Black Fire (1972) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1972, Black Fire is a documentaire film directed by Bruce McGuinness, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.
Who’s in it. Black Fire stars Lorna Lippman as Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols as Doug Nichols, Bertie Williams as Bertie Williams and Harry Williams as Harry Williams.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Black Fire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Fire tend to enjoy One Direction : Le Film, Burn the Stage - The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Black Fire (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Fire worth watching?
- Black Fire holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentaire. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Fire?
- Black Fire stars Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols, Bertie Williams and Harry Williams.
- When was Black Fire released?
- Black Fire was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.