The Truth About the Telegraph

The Truth About the Telegraph explores the disruptions caused by the Telegraph Line through the stories of the Kaytetye and Warumungu peoples and their encounters with the telegraph stations—sites of early frontier violence.
Situated in the heart of Central Australia, the film transports viewers beyond a colonial history written by settlers and marked by exploitation, wires, and poles across Country. It reveals a complex tapestry of testimonies that unearth a deeper narrative of cultural displacement, resilience, enduring connection to Country, and survival amid rapid societal change.

Director: Kieran Mpetyane Satour

Kieran Mpetyane Satour is a Gurindji/Malngin, Pertame Arrernte, and Worimi writer, producer, and director whose work is grounded in his ancestral heritage. He creates films that honour the beauty, strength, and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
Kieran was Director and Executive Producer of We Are Warriors: Through The Fire and NGURRAWAANA, a story of an inspiring Māori family working to revitalise Kāi Tahu Country and culture. He is the Co-Founder of GARUWA, an 100% Aboriginal-owned and operated production company, and also Co-Founder of Indigitek, a not-for-profit organisation that supports Indigenous success and participation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths).