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Release Date:
August 18, 2023
Original Title:
Abebe – Butterfly Song
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Positive Ape
Production Countries:
Australia
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 94
In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.
Co-Producer:
Jane Coombes
Director:
Rosie Jones
Director of Photography:
Joey Knox
Nathan Guy
Editor:
Sara Edwards
Executive Producer:
George Telek
Tania Nugent
Michael Agar
David Bridie
Jason Byrne
Original Music Composer:
David Bridie
George Telek
Producer:
Jason Byrne
Michael Agar
David Bridie
Sound:
Pip Wright
Sound Designer:
Paul Shanahan
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