Hi Trace, you’re a well-known graphic novelist. Can you tell us how your writing/illustrating journey began?
I always wrote journals, with a mix of words and pictures and as a kid, I knew I wanted to write a book that would be in the library. When that happened I was pretty chuffed.
When my son was little I started making books for him. By the time I met my publisher at Allen and Unwin, I had a pile of cobbled-together books, and they knew that it wasn’t a once-off for me but a career. I was already in my 40s then. My son is now 23 and is in Bendigo studying rural medicine.
What books and projects have you worked on?
My book Rivertime, set on the Glenelg River is about a ten-year-old boy and his uncle and it won the Readings Children’s Book Prize and a children’s literature Wilderness Society’s Environment Award.
At the start of COVID, I was in India making a book called Cycling Together, following the lives of two Indian girls, one who has access to clean, safe toilets at school while the other doesn’t, and how the lack of this basic necessity can affect girls education and their lives. All proceeds go to Operation Toilets, a charity my brother began to put toilets into schools.
My eighth book Leaf Light will be released this year. It’s a sister book to Landing with Wings which is about a young girl, who moves to the Goldfields area on Djaara country, with a lot of local characters in it. Oh, and I have a large mural on the side of the Hub on Barker Street.
I’ve also made a Dja Dja Wurrung language poster with Nalderun from the pictures at the front of Landing with Wings. People can buy the poster at the Vintage Bazaar and the Castlemaine Visitor Centre and all proceeds will go to Nalderun.
I also wrote a song for survival day, ‘May We All Stand Together’, which I sent to my friend Andrew McSweeney and he put to music and has had an incredible amount of views on my website. We’re hoping to sing it at next year’s Survival Day. I really think we allies have a place in cultural revival and repair.
What’s your favourite book that you’ve written?
It’s always the last one that I’ve done.
How did you come to live in Castlemaine?
I’ve lived here for 13 years but I’d been coming to the area for many years before moving.
I moved due to a series of circumstances – I wanted to live near Melbourne where my parents lived. I wanted to be on a train line as I normally travel by bike or train (I love looking out the window or drawing on the train). I wanted to live somewhere that had the possibility of good community connection and I wanted to live close to the bush.
What other interests do you have?
I dance a lot and swim and garden. I’m growing some corn at the moment that is almost ready to eat!
What are your favourite books?
Rewilding the Urban Soul by Claire Dunn, The Little Prince and Storm Boy. I was always transfixed by David Dhalatnghu Gulpilil.
What’s your favorite genre of music?
It depends so much on the mood I’m in, but I’ve created an open space in my house to dance in.
What philosophies do you live life by?
Reciprocity, feed the garden and it feeds you. The gift of forgiving. I really think it’s important to tread lightly on the earth, it’s impossible to live without any footprint, but I try to live lightly. It’s really important that if you have privilege, that you know it comes with responsibility.
Finally, what do you love most about the place you call home?
I’ve fallen in love with Djarra country, walking and riding Leanganook, Tarrangower, Lalgambook.
I’m a dawn walker; I love getting into the hills, especially during winter, with the frost and fog. I love getting about the fog line and seeing the golden light come through. I call it the goldfields because of the golden light, the golden wattle, and the golden whistler.
My Castlemaine: Trace Balla
Removing barriers for mountain bike riders
Founded in 2019 Trailhead Coaching, provides mountain bike skills coaching in either one-on-one or group sessions.
Owner and founder, Jo Wall is passionate about working with women and girls, hoping to eliminate some of the barriers to participation in the sport.
“The sport has always been male-dominated,” said Jo.
“One of the barriers is that at the top end, there is a lack of recognition and sponsorship and it’s so important to have role models for the younger generation.
“There are also very few sanctioned trails in the area. We really need more infrastructure,” Jo told the Mail.
Jo grew up loving the independence and freedom that riding provides. She spent six years racing at the highest level which provided her with the opportunity to travel and race overseas and compete in multiple world championships. She rides with a strength that comes from experience and discipline and her technical ability allows her to ride challenging terrains with efficiency and speed.
As a former school teacher, Jo loves sharing her knowledge and skills with children and adults of all skill levels using tailored instructions to unlock people’s riding potential which enables them to enjoy the sport with confidence.
“Riding is ageless,” said Jo.
“We have kids on balance bikes at the races in Bendigo and we cater to three years old and beyond at the trailhead.”
In 2022 Jo became Australia’s first female course conductor with the Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association,enabling her to contribute to the growth and the development of mountain bike skills coach industry.
Since its conception, Trailhead has expanded to include Castlemaine-based skill coaching with dedicated mountain bike rider Natalya Garden.
President of the Castlemaine Rocky Riders and organiser of local women’s social rides, Natalya believes that riders can benefit from coaching at any stage of their journey.
“We run individual, group, and paired skill sessions, host birthday parties, and run school holiday programs, plus we run girl-specific classes weekly in Castlemaine.
“It’s a trust relationship, where people can be vulnerable. The confidence gained from riding can be empowering in other parts of your life,” said Natalya.
Natalya trained to be a coach last year and is committed to her own continued development as a rider, coach, and guide. She has a special interest in supporting girls and women to utilise their strength and confidence through mountain biking and loves working with people of all ages, genders, and abilities.
“There are a lot of barriers for women and girls riding- skills and the confidence to gain skills are two of the biggest,” said Natalya.
“The women’s social rides are key. We usually have between 10 and 20 participants and have a social catch-up afterward.”
Natalya’s four-and-a-half-year-old daughter Minka and her eight-year-old daughter Azia both attend the weekly skills session, racing weekly and the family recently returned from a two-and-a-half week riding holiday in Tasmania. Minka began riding from the age of three, riding laps of the White Hills circuit in Campbells Creek.
“When she started, the circuit took her ten minutes and now she can ride it in five,” said Natalya.
“There’s a preconceived idea that it’s dangerous, which it can be, but learning how to ride safely is the key. It’s a sport for everyone, with all ability types and ages, it’s not just an extreme sport for 18-30-year-old men, but can be fun for the whole family.”
Autopia returns to Autoplex Castlemaine this weekend
The art of hot rodding has been part of our community for more than 60 years.
Hot Rodders are crafters who take an older vehicle and customise it to their own desires. Some are subtle makeovers – some are pretty wild! All are one-off creations that reflect the personality of the builder.
This weekend you can take the opportunity to meet some of these incredible makers when the Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre Limited stages its fifth annual ‘Autopia’ event at Autoplex Castlemaine.
The two day extravaganza on March 11 and 12 at the former Castlemaine Secondary College Senior Campus in Etty Street will feature hot rod and visiting car displays, a two day model show, the John Davis Memorial Run, mini trucks, a great range of food and more.
Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre chairperson Vicki Farrell said hot rodders are the original ‘Greenies’.
“We have been recycling, repurposing and reusing old vehicles since the late 50s and early 60s rather than buying something new,” she said.
This year’s event will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1923 T Model Ford and will also include the auction of a ‘project car’ – a 1928 Roadster Pickup on Sunday March 12 at 12 noon.
“This is a great opportunity for someone to secure their next project and join our hot rodding community,” Vicki said.
Funds raised will assist the Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre with its initiatives at Autoplex Castlemaine where they work to support local young people to learn the inner workings behind building cars and are also establishing a permanent display recognising the region’s rich hot rodding history.
“Come along and meet the members, see some beautiful vehicles and learn more about our plans for Autoplex,” Farrell said.
“We will also have a visit from Jasmine Green from Kyabram whose stunning mini truck won the ‘Street Machine Car of the Year’ in 2022 and an extensive display of low rider push bikes,” Vicki said.
“The model show is always popular and we will have exhibitors with quarter-scale and model cars,” she said.
“There will also be metal work, crafts and hobby displays. There will be something for the whole family.”
The event will run from 10am to 4pm each day. Entry is just $5 Adults, Kids Under 16 free.
Volunteers clean up local creeks as part of Clean Up Australia Day
Last Sunday March 5 volunteers from the Friends of Campbells Creek and the community joined Clean-up Australia Day, focusing on three kilometres of creeks through Castlemaine and Campbells Creek.
Thirty-seven volunteers worked to remove more than one-and-a-half skip-loads of rubbish, ranging from dumped items through to discarded plastic bottles, bags and wrappers – a great effort. Though the recent floods explain some of the items collected, a lot of rubbish appears to be discarded in town and washed down the stormwater drains.
The Friends group thank all of the volunteers which turned out to lend a hand, Mount Alexander Shire Council for providing the rubbish skip, and Midland Pet Supplies for supplying collection bags.
Runners shine at Castlemaine Gift
Saturday’s wet weather cleared and the day dawned bright, sunny and not too hot for the 2023 Castlemaine Gift last Sunday, February 26.
Castlemaine Gift organiser Darryl Nettleton said they had a great turn out with more than 250 runners and a good crowd of local spectators and visitors at Camp Reserve for the event.
“The weather was perfect and we had a good roll up and a great day’s racing,” he said.
First up were the Junior Heats with youngsters 5-13 able to come along and register on the day.
The winner of the overall Boys Gift was 11 year old Joe Collins, from his brother and runner-up 13 year old Charlie Collins and eight year old Michael Vidler.
The winner of the Girls Gift was 11 year old Maisie Hanson, runner-up was nine year old Chloe Burrows and third 10 year old Zali Best. The girls all clocked the same time and a photo finish was required to decide the winner!
The 70 metres proved a backmarkers race with Kings Park runner Tapasu Paea emerging victorious in 7:63 seconds, second was Nick Antonino and third Jack Ireland.
The 120m Masters was won by Zander McDougall of Maroona near Ararat (whose wife was also in the race), second was Jonathon Rogers and third Sonya Pollard.
In the Women’s 120m Gift the winner was Seymour’s Lucy Zotti in a time of 13:78 seconds, second was Lucy Carter and third Chloe Kinnersly of Ballarat.
The Men’s 120m Gift winner was Kevin Brittain of Geelong in 12:19 seconds, second was former winner Jack Newman and third Dylan McGann in his first ever Gift Final.
“29 year old Dylan McGann was really chuffed to finish on the podium in his first finals appearance,” Darryl said.
The 300 Masters was won by Stephen McCulloch of Alfredtown, second was Katie Moore and third Brett Maurer.
The Women’s 400m Classic was claimed by Meg Dean of Kew in a time of 55:70 seconds, second was Gift winner Lucy Zotti who had quite the day out, and third Newcastle’s Ramona Casey who is running better than ever at 39!
In the Men’s 400m final Nicholas Antonino claimed the honours in a time of 48:09 seconds, second was Jack Doderico and third Greg Mitchell.
The 800m Open was won by 2022 victor Owen Lubeck in a time of 1:52:68, second was Sean Davidson and third Liam Hanrahan.
The 3000m race was taken out by 2022 champ Caleb Laker in 9:21:94, second was Liam Hannah and third Ashley Cowen.
Under 18 Boys 120m winner was Lachlan Kinnersly in 12:70 seconds, second was Archie Minett and third Jarvis Cartledge.
Under 18 Girls 120m winner was Montana Kerr in 13:84 seconds, second Ruby McTernan and third Charlotte Cross.
Montana made it a double went she also claimed the honours in the 400m Restricted Race proudly sponsored by the Castlemaine Mail in a time of 49:95 seconds. Second place in the 400m Restricted went to Jared Glover and third to Jasmine Rowe.
Darryl thanked all those who had assisted to make the day a success and in particular their sponsors big and small.
“It just wouldn’t happen without the support of our incredible sponsors,” he said.
“In particular we would like to thank the Mineral Council of Australia (Vic Division), McClures Earthmoving, Rotary Club of Castlemaine, Leech Earthmoving, Maree Edwards MP, The Mill, Thompsons Family Funerals, Mount Alexander Shire Council, Mt Alexander Community Enterprise (MtACE) Cumberland Hotel and Castlemaine IGA Plus Liquor,” he said.
Tia selected for the VFLW Bombers
Castlemaine Football Netball Club Senior Women’s Football Team premiership player Tia Davidge has been selected to play for Essendon in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition in 2023!
The on-baller is thrilled to take the next step in her football career and pull on the boots on for the Bombers side.
Tia said she after training and playing with the Bendigo Pioneers representative squad in 2022 she was invited to attend a tryout with the Bombers late last year and was then invited to train with the side.
“I wasn’t able to hit the training ground until the start of this year as late last year I represented the Vic Country Under 19 Women’s cricket side at the National Cricket Championships in Perth,” Tia said.
“We made the final against New South Wales at the WACA but unfortunately we were able to come away with a win. Despite that it was an incredible experience,” Tia said.
She has travelled to Melbourne for regular training sessions with the Bombers since the beginning of 2023 and was thrilled when VFLW manager Georgia Harvey and Bombers coach Travis Cloke sat her down to tell her she had made the Essendon list.
“I was really thrilled. I missed a lot of representative football with the Bendigo Pioneers due to my cricket commitments and two broken fingers on the footy and cricket field in 2022. However, the opportunities I did get with the Pioneers led me down this pathway and I hope to eventually take the next step up into the AFLW in the future,” Tia said.
Tia, who is most at home in the centre of the action, is hopeful she will get the call up to the Bombers side in their first match of the 2023 season on March 26.
However, local Magpie fans may still get the chance to see Davidge in action for the Castlemaine Magpie Women’s side as they strive to defend their AFL Central Vic Women’s 2022 premiership title when she is not required to play for the Bombers.
Tia’s star has been on a positive trajectory for some years now claiming Under 18 Girls Best and Fairest honours at her former junior club Strathfieldsaye Storm in 2021 and joint Best and Fairest honours in the Bendigo Junior Football League Under 18 Girls competition that same year.
In her spare time Tia continues to enjoy her local cricket representing the Barkers Creek A Grade side in the 2022-2023 season and working to support the Outdoor Ed team at Castlemaine Secondary College.
Tom and Alby Cups contested
Castlemaine Rifle Club members recently contested the ‘Tom and Alby Cups’. The shoot honours two of rifle shooting’s champions, Alby Jackson and Tom Holinger. Both commenced shooting at Williamstown Rifle Range, but after the closure of the range, Tom and Alby, along with other members of the Melbourne Rifle Club moved to Castlemaine. They introduced 300 metre shooting to Castlemaine. It is a very unique event as it is shot over 300 yards, then 300 metres with 10 shots to count at each distance. There is a perpetual trophy for ‘Target Fire’ and two for ‘F Class’ with the winners receiving medallions.
The day was very well attended with shooters from the Bendigo and South Bendigo Rifle Clubs participating.
At the first range 300 yards, Chris Jolme and Richard Ruddick both scored 45.2 in Target Rifle. Greg Brown led in F Class with 59.2 from Glenda Keel with 54.2. Tony Skinner had the best score in F Open being 57.5, ahead of Mick Goritchan with 57.2. For the visitors, John Keifer from Bendigo Rifle Club shot the only ‘possible’ for the day being 50.6.
Moving back about 30 yards to the 300 metre mark conditions were similar to 300 yards. In Target Rifle Richard Ruddick shot 96.1 to lead Phil Smith 98.5 followed by James Dolphin with 96.2. Tony Skinner again led in F Open with 99.6, followed by Mick Goritchan with 98.5. Rod Mahon from South Bendigo also shot a very good 99.6 in F Open.
To determine the winners handicaps were added to the day’s scores. In Target Rifle the winner was Richard Ruddick from Phil Smith with Chris Jolme third. The scores were exceptionally close in F Class! Greg Brown was the winner from James Dolphin and Glenda Keel. Only small percentages separated the three shooters with Greg winning for the second year in a row.
It was a great day of competition and a fitting tribute to two gentleman who contributed so much to the shooting movement.
Farewell to summer
In the absence of any milestones this week, there was still much to celebrate at Castlemaine Parkrun #346 with many personal best times recorded, a number of visitors from near and far, and a large group of first timers to welcome.
It is also worth noting that, of the114 participants this week, there were 10 recorded as ‘unknown’, which means that they didn’t have a barcode to enable their time to be recorded. Getting a barcode is a simple task achieved by logging onto the parkrun.com.au webpage and selecting the ‘register’ tab. It is free and you only need to register once regardless of how many different events you visit and whether you walk, jog or run. Your unique barcode can be uploaded to your phone or printed out, or you can order a number of different products such as wristbands, and key ring tags so you will always have your barcode with you for scanning at the end of the event.
Castlemaine Parkrun welcomed visitors from Queensland, Melbourne, Port Macquarie, Sale and Campaspe this week, and it was one of these visitors who took out line honours – congratulations Patrick Kelly, whose home parkrun is New Farm in Brisbane.
There were also eight first time parkrunners, so we extend a warm welcome to Ryan Hale, Freya James, Shomari Rosalska, Kate Smallacombe, Desma Talamo, Claire Thomas, Noel Thomas and Leigh Kinsman, we look forward to seeing you all again next week!
Ten amazing people recorded personal best times, which is what parkrun is all about – challenging yourself at your own pace. We are pleased to acknowledge Reece Hodge (21:59), Aaron Schmidt (22:58), Trent McGregor (24:50), Kate Freston (25:07), Alice Taylor (25:13), Lucan McGauran (25:36), Rohan Singh (25:55), Luca Say (26:05), George Stevens (29:08) and Dhi Singh (33:07) for their new PBs.
Many thanks to the volunteers who keep this show on the road. This week, the cheerful volunteer
team consisted of the following people: Ronder Clayton (77), Michael Constable (47), Bessie Faircloth (18), Geoff Faircloth (52), Henry Faircloth (6), Jane Harding (87), Karina Taylor (82) and Robin Murdoch (47). The number in brackets is not their age, but the number of times each have volunteered at parkrun. Remember volunteering is open to anyone, just go to
https://www.parkrun.com.au/castlemaine/volunteer/ to take your turn, learn some new skills and have some fun.
Castlemaine Parkrun organisers look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens playground/bbq shelter at 8am.
Prelude – a Concert in Harcourt
The granite church in Harcourt is an ideal venue for the mix of classical and well-loved music to be presented on Sunday afternoon. Performers include Just Brass students, Fay White singer-songwriter, Sue Proeve singer, Mannie Maund cellist, Jennifer Lehmann recorder player, B’rockWerk (Solway Nutting, John Tungyep, Mannie Maund) playing a baroque sonata, and last and loudest Brasslemaine.
Afternoon tea will follow the musical feast. Donations will go towards the Asylum Seekers Welcome Centre, part of ‘Lentara’ Uniting.
The concert begins at 2.30pm this Sunday March 5 at Harcourt Uniting Church, Buckley Street, Harcourt.
Countdown on until Castlemaine Idyll
Castlemaine Idyll returns to Castlemaine’s Lot 19 art precinct on Saturday March 18 to once again give aspiring stars their moment to shine.
A beloved fixture on the calendar, Castlemaine Idyll (affectionately known as Idyll) features performances from local legends, and legends in the making. Each contestant has a professional band to back them and a crowd full of enthusiastic supporters cheering them on.
The man behind the event, Mark Anstey, said Idyll is a competition like no other.
“Castlemaine Idyll is an uplifting, collaborative event which brings joy and connection to a wide cross section of our community. Performer places are in high demand – and this year they were filled in record time!” Mark said.
Community member and previous performer Denise Button is a devout Idyll enthusiast.
“Castlemaine Idyll is the highlight of my social calendar. To me, it is an event which captures so much of what I love about the Castlemaine community. Idyll embraces all ages and abilities and is a joyous event that leaves me smiling for days,” Denise said.
“I am a repeat performer, and this year my daughter is performing for the first time, which is very exciting. I love the bravery and creativity of the performers; the genuine support and encouragement from the audience; and the entertaining comments from the judges,” Denise said.
The guest judges are a mainstay of the Idyll fun, and this year the judges are comedian Casey Bennetto, performer and musician Aurora Kurth, and broadcaster and Idyll stalwart Gus Read-Hill.
Held at Lot 19 In Langslow Street, a not-for-profit creative space and events venue committed to supporting local talent and community, Castlemaine Idyll is a true community event, supported generously by a plethora of local businesses and organisations.
“We are grateful to all of the local businesses who continue to support Idyll with great food, a well-stocked bar and other support behind the scenes. Together we will keep your gang, whether it’s family or mates, entertained for hours,” Mark said.
Tickets for the 2023 event have already sold out! But you can tune in and listen live on MainFM 94.9.
My Castlemaine Laura Keogh
Hi Laura. You own and run the beautiful community launderette on Barker Street, how did that come about?
My husband and I thought it would be a good business, plus somewhere I can have a little writing office. We’ve had Sac’O’Suds for almost 18 months and I really enjoy it.
As a writer you can be in your own head, so it’s a nice way to have contact with people. It’s a great business that focuses on the local community.
We’ve also partnered with Orange Sky, an organisation that helps connect people with regular laundry services. Every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm people who are doing it tough, or need some positive connection, can chat with the volunteers and access free washing at our launderette. It’s a great way to connect with people.
What an amazing thing to do for people! Have you lived in Castlemaine very long?
We moved to Castlemaine when my youngest was a baby and he’ll be 20 this year. It’s such a great place to raise kids.
What other careers have you worked in?
I studied journalism at RMIT in the early 90s and had lots of different jobs but never really found my feet. When the kids were all at school I went to work at the hospital in Castlemaine; I started off on a health project and then worked on and off in different departments before finishing up in public relations and fundraising.
I started a little publishing company a few years ago, which I love. I wrote and published a children’s book called Australia is Our Home. I’m currently working on a second children’s book.
Do you have time for any other interests?
I finish work at the launderette at 1pm so they’re pretty dignified hours. Then I can read, write, garden or spend time with the family… I like to potter!
Have you travelled much?
A little bit. I’m from Melbourne originally, but we moved a lot when I was growing up. We spent quite a few years in Hong Kong which was good fun. I came back to Melbourne for University. We’ve done a few good family trips more recently and are hoping for a few more.
What are you reading at the moment?
I’ve just started Alex Miller’s new book A Brief Affair.
What genre of music do you prefer?
Lately it’s been a bit of 80s and R&B but I like lots of different music depending on the mood I’m in.
What philosophies do you live life by?
I don’t think I really have a life philosophy. Maybe it’s: try to be nice.
What do you love most about the place you call home?
The Castlemaine community is incredibly generous and full of interesting people.
Unveiling the truth of Central Victoria’s past
US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, Consul General Kathleen Lively, and filmmaker, historian, and journalist Santilla Chingaipe, were in Bendigo on Monday to unveil a plaque to acknowledge the life of John Joseph, an African-American leader of the Eureka Rebellion.
John Joseph was arrested for protesting government licensing fees during the Eureka Stockade and was tried for high treason before being acquitted by a jury. He was carried shoulder-high through a cheering crowd of thousands outside the courtroom.
After he died in 1858, John was placed in an unmarked grave at White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo. During this week’s celebrations, an American Oak was planted to honour his significance in history and as a part of the United States commitment to racial equity and recognition of historical justice.
Ambassador Kennedy asked those gathered to think of the people missing from today’s narrative and to take responsibility to include them.
“We can be inspired by the courage of the miners and renew our commitment to justice for those who have been left out and left behind. We can take heart from the recognition that great progress has occurred while recognising that there is much more to do. We can hold our governments accountable to their democratic promises and we can hold ourselves accountable for creating a more just and honest world,” Ambassador Kennedy said.
Former Kansas State Senator Donald Betts told the Mail that Ambassador Kennedy is leading by example.
“This is a real power move which will hopefully lead to more unmarked graves being revealed,” Mr Betts said.
John’s lack of recognition in our country’s long and colourful history is, unfortunately, a common occurrence amongst our First Nations, Chinese, African-American, and female descendants.
Working to bring these stories to the fore is Castlemaine production company Chemical Media, who last year produced a documentary featuring Santilla and her work to recognise significant African-Americans in Australia’s gold rush history in the SBS film ‘Our African Roots’.
Santilla said she feels humbled to pay tribute to John Joseph.
“It’s a shame it took a foreign government to acknowledge John’s contribution to Australia,” Santilla commented.
“His life was marred by injustice, so this is a bittersweet moment that speaks to how far behind we still are in these conversations. We’re still not there yet.”
Santilla has been researching African American people in Australia’s history and is currently working on a book entitled ‘Black Convicts: How Slavery Shaped Colonised Australia’, due to be released next year.
“When I started my research, I found that there were 100s and 100s of these stories that began to unravel, with African American settlers in their thousands,” Santilla said.
“So I had to focus on those who had made a significant contribution.
One of the lives featured in Santilla’s documentary, ‘Our African Roots’ was Fanny Finch, a Castlemaine businesswoman of African heritage, who is the first known woman to cast a vote in an Australian election in 1856.
Chemical Media Executive Producer Tony Jackson told the Mail that it’s not often that he gets to produce films that have a clear, tangible outcome.
“History was written by white men and while the other people’s stories were not necessarily hidden,” said Tony. “They haven’t been told yet either.”