Bush Mechanics
PG2001•25m
DocumentaryDramaComedy
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.
Production
Film Australia, PAW Media and Communications
Language
EN
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
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
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!
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
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.
