Bush Mechanics

PG2001•25m•10.0/10

DocumentaryDramaComedy

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10.0/10(1)

This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia. Combining adventure, magic, realism and a distinctive brand of humour, Bush Mechanics provides an insight into both contemporary and traditional Aboriginal culture.

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Production

Film Australia, PAW Media and Communications

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 2, 2001

Last Aired

October 2, 2001

Networks

ABC TV

Created By

David Batty, Francis Jupurrula Kelly

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Motorcar Ngutju (Good Motorcar)

Air date: 2001-10-02

The Bush Mechanics have promised to travel up to Willowra and play a gig. On the way the roof caves in from being overloaded... so they chop it off and use it as a sled. But they get there eventually and the kids go wild!

Payback

Air date: 2001-10-02

Uncle is getting out of jail in Alice Springs. He calls the his nephews…the Bush Mechanics to came and pick him up. All goes well till they run into the law on the way back home.

The Chase

Air date: 2001-10-02

When a rival football team steal the coaches car, the Bush Mechanics go in hot persuit to track them down.

The Rainmakers

Air date: 2001-10-02

The desert is in the midst of a shocking drought so Jangala sends the Bush Mechanics to Broome to get a pearl shell so he can make rain.