ABC Indigenous Australia is an offshoot of Australia’s major ABC network. ABC’s aim is to provide a platform for which Indigenous creatives can develop, be supported and fund their initiatives. Founded in 1987 and inspired by the former works of the Indigenous Programs Unit, ABC Indigenous Australia’s mandate is to provide a Indigenous voice to mainstream and primetime broadcasts.
What I find interesting about this project is that even though the organization boasts an Indigenous voice, it’s products are not fully autonomous Indigenous productions. As such, it puts into question the motives and intended audience. In other words, are these productions meant to entertain and educate primarily white audiences – if so, is this appropriate?
Below I have posted two clips and press from the highly recognized sketch comedy series ‘Black Comedy‘.
Black Comedy: the ABC makes a bold foray into race relations
BLACK COMEDY: THE BEST OZ SKETCH COMEDY IN YEARS
https://nit.com.au/nakkiah-lui-serve-new-abc-comedy/