The story of Eddie "Koiki" Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander who, despite leaving school at 15, led the High Court challenge that abolished the concept of terra nullius. The film is also a tender portrayal of Eddie's 30-year love story with Bonita, whom he met as a teenager, and their partnership in raising ten children.
Mabo
Eddie Koiki Mabo, a former student who left school at 15, led a landmark High Court case that transformed Australia's understanding of land ownership, earning him a celebrated reputation as a national hero within the Torres Strait Islander community.
