Women of the Sun(1982)

Women of the Sun is an Australian television series that traces four generations of Aboriginal women across 160 years, from the 1820s to the 1980s. The drama spans the arrival of European settlers through to modern times, chronicling how Indigenous families endured displacement, cultural suppression, and systemic hardship. Each generation faces distinct challenges—from colonial invasion and forced removal to assimilation policies and the fight for recognition. The series weaves together personal stories of resilience, identity, and survival, showing how these women navigated impossible circumstances while maintaining connection to country and culture. Women of the Sun stands as a significant portrait of Aboriginal Australian history told through the voices and experiences of those who lived it.