
Fantome Island
In 1945, at the age of seven, a young Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with Leprosy. He was immediately removed from his family and home and transported under police escort over a thousand kilometres to be confined on an island for the treatment of the disease. For the next ten years, a leprosarium for Aboriginal people became his home. A lush tropical idyll off the north east coast of Australia, Fantome Island was the home to a close knit community of indigenous 'lepers' who made the most of their existence as people living on the fringes of the marginalised. Now as a 73 year old Joe reflects on his indelible Fantome years. His incredible, poignant story offers a profound insight into one of Australia's hidden histories.
Fantome Island
July 13, 2011
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Joe Eggmolesse
Self
Crew (12)
Directing

Sean Gilligan
Director
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Sean Gilligan
Producer

Joe Eggmolesse
Associate Producer

Mark Newman
Executive Producer

Adrian Strong
Producer
Sound

David Lazar
Music

Tfer Newsome
Sound Designer
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Sean Gilligan
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Adrian Strong
Camera Operator