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Grant Leigh Saunders Grant Leigh Saunders i(A107492 works by) (a.k.a. Grant Saunders; Leigh Saunders)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal
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1 form y separately published work icon Michael McLeod : A Flash Black ( dir. Grant Leigh Saunders ) Australia : Sonic Nomad , 2016 15413047 2016 single work film/TV

'From homelessness, alcohol and heroin addiction, to running a multi-million- dollar-company, Michael McLeod's story is one of redemption, hope and inspiration for future Flash-Blacks.'   (Production summary)
1 form y separately published work icon B.L.A.C.K. : An Aboriginal Song of Hip-hop Grant Leigh Saunders , ( dir. Grant Leigh Saunders ) North Ryde : Australian Film Television and Radio School , 2006 Z1404810 2006 single work film/TV (taught in 1 units)

'B.L.A.C.K. is a cypher scribed by independent and indigenous Hip Hop artist, Wire MC, which stands for Born Long Ago Creation's Keeper. Through interview and observation the song is visually and dialectically deconstructed to speak of contemporary issues around Aboriginal blackness, politics and culture. The filmmaker with his own roots in hip hop aligns himself with Wire and through a rapped narrative adds antoher layer of complexity to notions of blackness, by pulling apart his own identity. This is a musical documentary that exposes an authentic and empowering B.L.A.C.K. voice existing underneath the hype of 'bling-bling' hip hop.'

Source: http://www.cultureunplugged.com (Sighted 7/9/11)
1 1 form y separately published work icon Black Beach Grant Leigh Saunders , Metro Screen , 2006 Z1404808 2006 single work film/TV 'A fast paced, satirical look at beach access, rites of passage and ownership from the perspective of an Aboriginal and mischievously spirited surfer.' Source: www.afc.gov.au (Sighted 13/09/2007).
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