Blue Water Empire
Blue Water Empire is a three-part Australian dramatised-documentary series aired on ABC TV in 2019, which gives an insight into the history of the Torres [Strait Islands]. The series features the history of the islands from the pre-colonial era through to contemporary times. It is centred on key stories told by the men and women of the region, brought to life by dramatic re-enactments.
It was produced by Aaron Fa'aoso's film production company, Lonestar Productions.
Cast
- Ryan Corr as Captain Banner
- Damian Walshe-Howling as Wing Commander Donald Thompson
- Aaron Fa'aoso as Narrator / Various characters
- Jimi Bani
- Roy Billing
- Geoff [Morrell |Geoff Morrell] as Government official
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
- Peter Phelps as Commanding Officer
- Merwez Whaleboat
- Robert Mammone as Major
- Damian De Montemas as Lieutenant