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NAIDOC Week 2026: Stories that connect us

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03/07/2026

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6–13 July 2026: Every year, NAIDOC Week invites Australians to celebrate the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It's a time to listen, learn and reflect—and one of the most powerful ways to do that is through story.

At Beamafilm, we're proud to showcase an outstanding collection of Indigenous documentaries and feature films that celebrate culture, resilience, creativity and connection to Country. Whether you're discovering these stories for the first time or revisiting much-loved classics, there's something to inspire every viewer this NAIDOC Week.

Celebrate Through Story

Stories have always been at the heart of culture. They preserve knowledge, strengthen identity and connect generations.

Our Indigenous collection spans award-winning documentaries, acclaimed Australian cinema and powerful personal stories that explore:

  • Culture and Country
  • Language and identity
  • Art, music and creativity
  • History and truth-telling
  • Community leadership
  • Sport and achievement
  • Contemporary Indigenous voices

From iconic classics to exciting discoveries, these films offer authentic perspectives from First Nations filmmakers, artists and storytellers.

Explore Our Indigenous Collection

This NAIDOC Week, why not discover a film that broadens your perspective or sparks a meaningful conversation?

Some highlights include:

  • Davi Gulpilil: Walkabout to Hollywood
  • Dingo
  • Jedda
  • Contact
  • and many more...

Whether you're interested in history, the arts, education, environmental stewardship or contemporary Australian life, you'll find stories that resonate long after the credits roll.

Perfect for Families, Schools and Lifelong Learners

NAIDOC Week also provides a wonderful opportunity to learn together.

Beamafilm's curated collections are ideal for:


  • Families exploring Australian stories together
  • Teachers and students
  • Public library members
  • Lifelong learners
  • Anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of First Nations cultures and perspectives

With ad-free streaming available across thousands of titles, it's easier than ever to discover stories that connect communities and make learning more accessible.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Beamafilm

This NAIDOC Week, take time to celebrate the world's oldest continuing cultures through the power of film.

Because every great story has the power to build understanding, and every viewing is an opportunity to learn.

Happy NAIDOC Week from all of us at Beamafilm.

Explore our Indigenous Collection today and discover stories that celebrate culture, community and Country.

Watch for FREE with a participating library card or on a 30-day trial. Also, you can rent a film for 72 hours.

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The film shows how David Gulpilil was always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds.
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Ancient knowledge. A way forward. A legacy shared. Djalu Gurruwiwi, a warrior, shaman, and father, must bring worlds together for the future of his sons and his culture. He connects with the global pop star, Gotje, to help in this...
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Journeying into the heart of Aboriginal protest music following the Black Arm Band, a gathering of some of Australia’s finest Indigenous musicians, as they take to the road with their songs of resistance and liberty.

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In Australia's Northern Territory, a man tells us a story of his people and his land. It's about an older man, Minygululu, who has three wives and realizes that his younger brother Dayindi may try to steal away the youngest wife.

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A young Aboriginal man named Djali travels from North East Arnhem Land to the streets of Sydney on his quest to understand what it means to be a man with ancient traditions in a modern world.
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The story of Jay Minning, singer-songwriter of the most remote rock band in the world, the Desert Stars.

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Growing up isn’t easy for a young man torn between the modern world and his ancient culture.

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Tom "Putuparri" Lawford navigates the deep chasm between his Western upbringing and his determination to keep his traditional culture alive.
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Great artist Albert Namatjira was caught between cultures – paraded as a great Australian, whilst treated with contempt. Today his family fight for survival, justice and to regain their grandfather’s copyright.
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An Indigenous detective, Jay Swan, arrives in the town of Goldstone to search for a missing person, and his simple duty becomes complicated when he uncovers a web of crime and corruption.
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In the Australian classic, a young Indigenous woman is caught between two cultures
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Ernie Dingo delivers an outstanding portrayal of Robert Tudawali, the first Aboriginal film star, whose lead role in Jedda is iconic in Australian cinema.
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Years after meeting a jazzman in Australia, an outback trumpeter goes to Paris and meets him again.
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The Australian outback, 1922.... four men relentlessly track a fugitive, an aboriginal man accused of murdering a white woman.
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The life of an Irish immigrant family in Australia in the second half of the 19th century.
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What does it mean to be Australian and what does it take for any individual to stand up for what they truly believe in? The Australian Dream is a deeply personal, comprehensive exploration of Adam Goodes’ journey.
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A retrospective of David Gulpilil's most significant works in Australian cinema.

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Gem, a spirited 8-year-old girl, deals with the grief of her mother's death by forging a bond with a wild emu.
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When Aboriginal stockman Sam kills white station owner Harry March in self-defence, Sam and his wife Lizzie go on the run.
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The personal and political story of Romaine Moreton, a Goenpul, Yagerabul, Minjungbal, Bundjalung, South Sea Islander poet, performance artist, and philosopher, who uses words to illustrate the plight and beauty of Indigenous...
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The sun-drenched landscapes of the Northern Territory form the backdrop for a politically neutral, storytelling approach aimed at fostering learning and connection between Indigenous Australian communities and urban...

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In turn-of-the-century Australia, two criminals ingratiate themselves with a rancher in order to swindle him. However, the two partners become rivals for the affection of the rancher's beautiful daughter.
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Filmmaker Maya Newell follows a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy and his family as they strive to give him the best education possible.
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An Indigenous woman revisits her memories of her first contact with whitefellas.
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