Featuring
Archie Roach • John Butler • Missy Higgins • GANGgajang • Katie Noonan • Michael Franti • Dan Sultan • Baker Boy • The Cat Empire
Featuring
Archie Roach • John Butler • Missy Higgins • GANGgajang • Katie Noonan • Michael Franti • Dan Sultan • Baker Boy • The Cat Empire
Scattered People is now streaming nationally on 10play and Paramount+
This film is rated M
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Supported by
Documentary Australia and Triple M
Supported by
Documentary Australia and Triple M
This film could not have been made without the financial assistance of
Documentary Australia Foundation and Triple M
All about the film
All about the film
Music can heal and transform on a personal and community level. But can it build a bridge between middle Australia and some of the world's most vulnerable people?
Through the eyes and hearts of two Iranian musicians, Scattered People is a story about the healing power of music, bringing together people, cultures and countries while exploring Australians' attitudes towards people seeking asylum. Scattered People is about the power of music to create change and restore hope.
Key cast & crew
Key cast & crew
Saha
Saha discovered western music at a young age, through her father. Despite it being her passion, singing or playing music is banned for women in Iran. In May 2013, aged 21, Saha left Iran alone after illegally recorded music of her singing was uploaded on to the internet. Read more
Mas
In June 2012, 23-year-old Mas fled Iran in just three days fearing arrest and imprisonment after he was discovered playing western music and singing about the unfairness of the government. He travelled with his father by air to Indonesia and later by boat to Australia. Mas arrived at Christmas Island, Read more
Brian Procopis
Brian is a community development worker and musician, the Chair of Sweet Freedom Inc. and Coordinator of Community Development Programs for Lifeline. With his academic background in sociology and psychology…Read more
Yani Mills - Choirmistress
Yani's aim and life purpose is 'to help people find their joy in life through singing'. She has experienced a successful and eclectic career as a singer, performer, choir mistress and workshop facilitator. Her love of all styles of music is matched by her abilities…Read more
Robbie James - GANGgajang
Musician/Composer/Music Producer Robbie James is a legend in the Australian music industry having been a member of the iconic Australian bands, GANGgajang and Yothu Yindi. He is a well-respected composer, musician, arranger and song writer… Read more
Lindi Harrison - Editor
The Scattered People film would not be the lyrical, crafted work of art that it is without Lindi. After a long phone conversation, Lindi decided to take a big chance on a couple of enthusiastic but committed first-time filmmakers with a compelling and important story. Read more
Featured Musicians
Featured Musicians
Archie Roach – Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and a campaigner for the rights of Indigenous Australians. Song Credits: ‘Song to Sing’.
Missy Higgins – Singer/songwriter with three number one albums. Song Credits: ‘Scar’ and ‘Oh Canada’.
Dan Sultan - Alternative rock singer/songwriter and guitarist, actor and author. Song Credits: ‘The Same Man’ and ‘Old Fitzroy’.
Harry James Angus – Singer/songwriter, trumpet player and guitarist, The Cat Empire. Song Credits: ‘No Longer There’.
Robbie James - GANGgajang Lead Guitarist, Songwriter and Producer. Song Credits: ‘Sounds of Then’.
Baker Boy – Indigenous Rapper, dancer, artist and actor. Song Credits: ‘Marryuna’
John Butler – Singer/songwriter, music producer. Song Credit: ‘Revolution’ and ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’.
Katie Noonan - Multi-Award Winner Recorded 20 Albums, Alternative Rock, Jazz, Opera.
Michael Franti - International Musician, Activist and Documentarian. Song Credits: ‘Sound of Sunshine’.