True Colours (Australian TV series)
| Industry | Television |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 4, 2022 |
| Founder | Erica Glynn, Steven McGregor |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Drama miniseries |
True Colours is a drama miniseries from Australia that debuted on 4 July 2022, broadcast on both SBS TV and NITV. This four-episode series was developed, penned, and directed by Erica Glynn and Steven McGregor, featuring Rarriwuy Hick in the role of a detective working within a remote community in the Northern Territory.
Synopsis
The storyline of True Colours centers on Detective Toni Alma as she probes a questionable car crash in Perdar Theendar, the Indigenous community she left during her childhood. The narrative delves into Aboriginal traditions and examines the significance of Indigenous Australian art in the international art market.
Cast
- Rarriwuy Hick portraying Detective Toni Alma
- Warren H. Williams as Samuel Alma
- Luke Arnold playing Nick Gawler
- Errol Shand in the role of Bull
- Emilie de Ravin as Liz Hindmarsh
- Trisha Morton-Thomas appearing as Theodora
- Ben Oxenbould as Gingerbread Man
- Miranda Otto cast as Isabelle Martin
- Megan Hollier as Amanda
Production
The series was created, written, and directed by Erica Glynn and Steven McGregor, with additional script contributions from Danielle MacLean. Production was overseen by Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey, and Penny Smallacombe for SBS Television and NITV. Filming occurred entirely on-site within the Macdonnell Ranges, located east of Alice Springs, including scenes shot in the community of Amoonguna. The project prominently features numerous artworks by Central Australian artists and authentically represents Arrernte language and culture.
Release and reception
True Colours made its initial broadcast on SBS Television and National Indigenous TV starting 4 July 2022, with episodes also accessible via SBS on Demand. The miniseries aired across four consecutive evenings.
Critical response was positive, with TV Week praising it as "authentic and powerful."