Fire Starter: The Story Of Bangarra

In 2019, Australia’s most unique dance company celebrates its 30th anniversary. Tracking this pivotal year, Fire Starter tells the story of the Bangarra Dance Theatre through the eyes of their long standing and charismatic artistic director, Stephen Page. A combination of intimate observational material shot during the anniversary year, combined with candid interviews and a treasure trove of archival footage, this documentary reveals the dance company’s triumph against the odds. A stunning hybrid of factual and dramatic storytelling, Fire Starter is a tale of pride, heartbreak, adversity and empowerment – with the transformative strength of indigenous dance at its centre.