Spear explores the problems Aboriginal men face in urban and remote communities, starting in childhood. Spiritual forces are represented by an Elder spirit from a traditional homeland, an urban spirit who has worked through so much that he is cleansed by his own efforts, and a new spirit in the body of a child.

This production features the First Nations language Yolngu Matha (North East Arnhem Land).

Sections of Spear

Introduction
Suicide
Rirrpi (Dingo)
Jokes Section
Nunagie
Archie - 'Brother' Yarn
Petrol
Hanging Man
Cleansing
Archie - 'Small Child'

Duration: 40 minutes

Spear premiered in 2000 in the double bill Skin which included Shelter and Spear.