Her Name Is Nanny Nellie

In "Her Name is Nanny Nellie", director Daniel King chronicles his great, great grandmother's story as part of a broader journey to reclaim the history and dignity of Australia's Indigenous people. Based on the true story of three statues commissioned by the Australian Museum in 1925, this powerful documentary follows Irene Ridgeway as she embarks on a quest to retrace her ancestor Nellie Walker's life, reconnect families with their ancestral heritage, and re-display the nameless statues with respect and identity. Through this heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale, King shines a light on the long-overdue recognition of Indigenous Australians' contributions and the ongoing struggle for reconciliation.