Araatika: Rise Up!
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Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Time: 10.30am
Location: Hoyts Cinema Joondalup – Cinema 1
420 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Topic: Arts and culture
Suitable for: Youth, Adults
Cost: $5 per person
Araatika: Rise Up! is a powerful documentary exploring Aboriginal culture, representation and resilience through the world of rugby league.
The Aboriginal word “araatika,” meaning “rise up,” serves as a call for unity, pride and collective action. Directed by acclaimed First Nations filmmaker Larissa Behrendt, the documentary follows former NRL player Dean Widders as he works to create a pre-game ceremony celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, while responding to the Māori haka and challenging racism within the sport.
Through interviews with prominent First Nations voices including Stan Grant, Adam Goodes, Mal Meninga and Stephen Page, the film explores the powerful connection between sport, storytelling, identity and community.
Blending documentary filmmaking with dance, history and contemporary Indigenous perspectives, Araatika: Rise Up! is an inspiring and thought-provoking addition to the City’s NAIDOC film program.
Presented as part of the City of Joondalup’s 2026 NAIDOC Week program.
Book tickets now at https://events.leapevents.com/event/araatika-rise-up-naidoc-26/listing
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
There are two wheelchair-accessible spaces available in the theatre and four hearing loops are also available. Please note that for both wheelchair access and hearing loops, patrons should contact the Cultural Services team when booking tickets or prior to the event on 9400 9400 or at [email protected].
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
This film is rated MA15+ for strong coarse language.
Runtime: 81 minutes (1 hour 21 minutes).
Tickets are $5 per person and bookings are essential.
Tickets are managed by the City of Joondalup via Ticketbooth.
Seating is limited.
Time: 10.30am
Location: Hoyts Cinema Joondalup – Cinema 1
420 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Topic: Arts and culture
Suitable for: Youth, Adults
Cost: $5 per person
Araatika: Rise Up! is a powerful documentary exploring Aboriginal culture, representation and resilience through the world of rugby league.
The Aboriginal word “araatika,” meaning “rise up,” serves as a call for unity, pride and collective action. Directed by acclaimed First Nations filmmaker Larissa Behrendt, the documentary follows former NRL player Dean Widders as he works to create a pre-game ceremony celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, while responding to the Māori haka and challenging racism within the sport.
Through interviews with prominent First Nations voices including Stan Grant, Adam Goodes, Mal Meninga and Stephen Page, the film explores the powerful connection between sport, storytelling, identity and community.
Blending documentary filmmaking with dance, history and contemporary Indigenous perspectives, Araatika: Rise Up! is an inspiring and thought-provoking addition to the City’s NAIDOC film program.
Presented as part of the City of Joondalup’s 2026 NAIDOC Week program.
Book tickets now at https://events.leapevents.com/event/araatika-rise-up-naidoc-26/listing
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
There are two wheelchair-accessible spaces available in the theatre and four hearing loops are also available. Please note that for both wheelchair access and hearing loops, patrons should contact the Cultural Services team when booking tickets or prior to the event on 9400 9400 or at [email protected].
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
This film is rated MA15+ for strong coarse language.
Runtime: 81 minutes (1 hour 21 minutes).
Tickets are $5 per person and bookings are essential.
Tickets are managed by the City of Joondalup via Ticketbooth.
Seating is limited.
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HOYTS Joondalup, 420 Joondalup Dr,Joondalup,WA,Australia
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