First Weapons on ABC – Southwest of West Australia in Kinjarling – Albany on Menang country, Phil learns about the Kodj.
A hafted axe well known and widely used by the Noongar people. Weapon maker Larry Blight teaches Phil how to source, construct and use the multipurpose weapon.
To discover more, Larry and Phil traverse the continent to meet with our team of scientific experts uncovering the scientific secrets of this ancient weapon.
But Phil’s not done yet. Upping the ante, he invites Champion Axeman Mitch Argent to take part in a unique challenge of speed and skill.
Production credit: A Blackfella Films and Inkey Media production for the ABC. Major production investment from Screen Australia’s First Nations Department in association with the ABC. Financed with support from Screen Queensland. Producers Dena Curtis and Darren Dale. Executive Producer Jacob Hickey. ABC Executive Producer Kelrick Martin.
First Weapons – Friday 21 July, 2023 at 7.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
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