King of the River

Series Information

Credits

  • Produced by Daniel Clarke

Content Rating

Rating: PG — Parental Guidance (Australia)

Feature documentary exploring the amazing life of harbour master Ian King and the history of American River, Kangaroo Island. Walkley Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Clarke interviewed ‘Kingy’ during the final week of his life, during which he donated his large collection of stunning historic imagery, most of which has never been seen publicly.

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