Santilla Chingaipe
Zambian-born filmmaker, historian, and author. Known for exploring settler colonialism, slavery, and contemporary migration in Australia and her book Black Convicts.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 58min
The past is a foreign country — Santilla Chingaipe, Sita Sargeant, Steve Vizard with Natasha Mitchell
Santilla Chingaipe, a Zambian-Australian filmmaker and historian, uncovers the narratives of enslaved Africans in Australia’s past. Steve Vizard delves into the myths surrounding Gallipoli and their impact on national identity, revealing the interplay between fact and fiction. Sita Sargeant shares her journey of exploring women's untold stories through history walking tours. Together, they discuss the importance of inclusivity in historical narratives, urging a need to acknowledge marginalized voices and redefine Australia’s complex past.
Nov 16, 2024 • 31min
Read This: Santilla Chingaipe is Rewriting History
Santilla Chingaipe, a Zambian-born filmmaker, historian, and author, dives deep into Australia's overlooked narratives in her new book, 'Black Convicts.' She discusses the significant contributions of convicts of African descent in shaping the nation, challenging mainstream historical accounts. Santilla reflects on her personal journey as a storyteller and the importance of representation in media. She confronts racism and advocates for the acknowledgment of black individuals' experiences in Australia's colonial past, emphasizing the need for storytelling to reclaim marginalized histories.
