Why you should all be watching Cleverman
A little background information: Its an australian show (abc in australia, sundance in the US) based on Aboriginal myth about the societal integration of “sub-humans” called hairymenhairymen, who are defined by having entirely hair-covered bodies and sharp fingernails, and the focus is on 2 aboriginal brothers dealing with the events that unfold
So anyways:
-It VERY accurately portrays racism, xenophobia, slavery and police brutality without resorting to being “trauma porn”
-Most of the main cast is Aboriginal or mixed race
-Its a fantasy show with women who have body hair
-Recurring character who (I think) is trans (they’re clearly dfab and shown with ace bandages around their chest)
-Many of the hairymen speak in Gumbaynggir, an actual Aboriginal language
-The practical effects are done by the oscar-winning team who did the work for The Lord of the Rings trilogy
In conclusion: PLEASE watch this!!!
(Source: femme-mothman, via clevermanabc)