WA Reflections Lunchtime Film Festival: Boorloo Heritage Festival

WA Reflections is a short documentary series that highlights treasures from the State Library’s heritage collection through the work of emerging WA filmmakers. Produced in partnership with Screenwest, this year’s mini documentaries tell the stories of Australia’s first guide dog and her West Australian owner Dr Arnold Cook; the uncanny ‘rock masses’ held at St George’s Cathedral in the 1970s; the extraordinary life of 1920s male impersonator Effie Fellows; and the fascinating history of the Perth Observatory. Join us for this short, snappy, lunchtime screening of all four films.

Films

Love, Rock En Masse: A documentary that explores the groundbreaking collision of rock music and religion in 1970s Perth through the iconic rock masses at St George’s Cathedral. Key creatives: Director/Co-Writer Mahalia Bowles; Producer/Co-Writer Emma Wilkes.

The Road Ahead: A heartwarming story of the life and legacy of disability pioneer, Dr Arnold Cook, his guide dog Dreena and the guide dog movement. Key creatives: Director Claire Ha; Producer Kelvin Ha; Writer Michelle Tan.

I’ve Never Seen a Straight Banana: A bold journey of self-discovery where an emerging performer sets out to honour the legacy of acclaimed vaudeville entertainer and male impersonator Effie Fellows (1893-1977). Key creative: Director/Producer Marco Noe.

A Search Beyond the Stars: A history of WA’s space exploration and its significant achievements along the way. Key creatives: Producer Luke Riches; Writer/Director Daniel Riches.