How the West Was Lost (1987) film poster — UK streaming guide

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How the West Was Lost (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

The story of the 1946 Aboriginal Pastoral Workers' Strike. Eight hundred aboriginal station workers walked off sheep stations in the north west of Western Australia, marking the beginning of a strike which lasted more than three years. The strike was more than a demand for better wages and conditions, it was a struggle for basic human rights.

  • Film
  • 1987
  • 72 min
  • Documentary

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DirectorDavid Noakes
WritersDavid Noakes, Paul Roberts

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