One of the Mob: Creative mind behind Black As, Bush Mechanics David Batty | Australian Story (2016)

David Batty has made some of the best loved TV shows and documentaries about Indigenous life. This Australian documentary profiles the filmmaker and the origins of Bush Mechanics and Black As.
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This Australian Story aired in July 2016.
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[@TheFleetz]

In the 80’s I caught up with David in Alice Springs a couple of time at CAAMA. I was responsible for the Panasonic professional video products at the time for SA and NT. I remember clearly to this day how committed David was to his profession and the Aboriginal people. How inclusive he was and supportive of helping their communities. There was always something about David’s character that made David different.......I now have a better appreciations having watched the episode of Australian Story as to what made David different.
Amazing to follow the timeline of his journey through the story and see and hear clips of the time I got to meet him in Alice Springs in the 80’s. I remember CAAMA and the demountable buildings and the caravan studio.
Brilliant snapshot of David’s life and journey till now. Best wishes to David....
Ian

[@bobmathieson987]

I really felt that David .... that sense of belonging and deep respect for Aboriginal People and their land. My movements over the years encompassed all that you presented. I am sad we never crossed paths but in saying that and your story we did on many levels. Thankyou. I would sincerely hope that in the future someone like yourself will make a film on the shocking relocations of tribes out of the western desert country to Yuendumu, Papunya, and Balgo in the '50s and '60s. I had the privilege of knowing an Elder of the Pintupi People who shared this story and I have visited his ancestral lands since his passing.

[@rebaczaplinski6476]

I love this video. Thanks from the USA.

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks for watching! Glad we were able to bring you a slice of Australia! - Aust Story

[@MelaniaRose]

I used to watched this show after school. I remember a lot of the kids at school were fans of the show because most of them came from Central Australia. Great mini doc 😌

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks for watching! So many memories - Aust Story

[@northseabrent]

This 30 minute documentary, was better than season 8 of Game Of Thrones....

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

We'll take that as a compliment! - Aust Story

[@dumpsterden]

Ride on brother !

[@alisonburgess345]

Bring back Bush Mechanics!

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

It's classic Aussie television! Have you seen season 2 of Black As? Available now on iview iview.abc.net.au/show/black-as - Aust Story

[@Turbopanner]

This is Australia. Thank you David, thank you producers.

[@nikm8199]

Please continue producing this type of content. Loved Black As and hope there's more to come.

[@evansmeki4057]

I recently found out about Black As, guess i was missing out lot...

[@Johnn.742]

Congratulations, great work, I watched it once and I haven't stopped since.❤️😍😍😍

[@williamsackelariou1860]

Gave me the type of relationship u can have with the country Beautifully said Great conclusion Thank you

[@jeffreysheldrake7943]

Geez I loved watching these shows. I've never seen a 82 commodore get grip and drive backwards with no back tyres and only reverse gear while driving in sand . Please tell me I can buy a box set of you fellas doin your stuff

[@shadowplayish]

"Democracy depends on a strong ABC"

[@sncaz1767]

great doco well done abc black as is a classic

[@annabelapurva-madhuri4861]

Beautiful, thank you

[@ShaunaAllen-qn6lt]

Because of funding cuts, we will be missing television like this.

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it - Aust Story

[@Insanety1955]

I love the serie. 👍👍👍👍 greetings from The Netherlands

[@eugenio1542]

I Love the "Australian Story" series. Check out the patriotic Russian men's choir from "Mulumgrad" (Mullumbimby). "Dustyesky" (dusty cooler box) is creating a new cultural revolution internationally.

[@veronikawilliamsarrow130]

that's so cool to watch this...

[@starduck8014]

What an awesome story Thank You X

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks for watching, we loved this story too! - Aust Story

[@foxycat8751]

I love his story! Where is Dave now? Sorry to hear about your son, Dave.

[@mickgatz214]

@David Batty : bro, P.M me sometime when you're up for it. Your film making, production is inspiring!

[@marilyndurant9661]

thats not working thats just LIVING

[@kingsleykronkk3925]

What a pointless way to die, OD on booze and morphine. I believe parents and schools should have the mandatory education and obligation to take young kids to cemeteries or even morgues and auto wrecking yards and explain all the grim realities of making avoidable mistakes in life.
Exposing lifes horrific realities in our sterile censored world with media and entertainment that glorifies stupidity. RIP Chris

[@oliverliekmeier2875]

Hi mate I’ve got your back 👍
I’m hearing you

[@MsMindydog]

Don't you mean drive shaft love not crank shaft !!!

[@mikenicholas9017]

Splint for side member

[@davidwilkie9551]

Mixed emotions

[@chuckselvage3157]

all paid actors.go away.

[@donovanschultz103]

Very cool life it's any man's dream come true