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DISCOVER THE INHERENT KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION, AND SCIENCE OF AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST AND DEADLIEST FIRST WEAPONS For tens of thousands of years, the First Australians have used savvy, skill and science to craft and create weapons to hunt, kill and survive. First Weapons is an action-packed adventure across Australia, as host Phil Breslin meets weapon makers and scientific experts to lift the lid on the genius and science of Australia’s oldest, most innovative, and deadliest weapons. From the iconic Returning Boomerang through to the Long Spear and lethal hand combat weapons, the Leangle and Parrying Shield, the series celebrates how the First Australians mastered scientific principles in aerodynamics, chemistry, velocity, and kinetic energy. First Weapons also takes the audience on a journey to discover First Nations history, culture and genius, in a way never seen before on television. Duration HD 6 x 30' Production Company Blackfella Films and Inkey Media Genre Factual Entertainment Festivals & Awards New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2024: Winner Gold Award Producers Dena Curtis Darren Dale Director Dean Gibson Writers Dena Curtis Jacob Hickey Original Concept Dena Curtis Presenter Phil Breslin