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  • Australian Story A Kind of Medicine (Season 21, Episode 13)
  • TV Episode | Documentary, Biography

Australian Story

A Kind of Medicine (Season 21, Episode 13)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography
As one of Australia's first Indigenous doctors Mark Wenitong combines his skills as a physician and a musician to fight ill health in Far North Queensland, including a looming Ice epidemic. His greatest role model was his mother Lealon who...See moreAs one of Australia's first Indigenous doctors Mark Wenitong combines his skills as a physician and a musician to fight ill health in Far North Queensland, including a looming Ice epidemic. His greatest role model was his mother Lealon who in the 1950s and '60s fought against the odds to become a pioneering Indigenous health worker. Despite his dedication to his medical work, Mark Wenitong describes himself as primarily a musician, a talent he has passed on to all his children. Daughter Naomi rose to prominence as half of successful duo Shakaya while eldest son Joel is also a successful musician. But a terrible car crash plunged the family into crisis. Naomi nearly died and the trauma for Joel, who'd been driving, led him to follow in his father's footsteps and become a doctor. Australian Story follows the Wenitongs as they continue to work in music and medicine within both the Indigenous and wider community. Written by Australian Story See less
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Director
Kent Gordon
Producer
Kent Gordon
Cinematographer
Anthony Sines
Editor
Roger Carter
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Updated May 2, 2016
Release date
May 2, 2016 (Australia)
Awards
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9 wins & 12 nominations

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