Jose Da Costa was born during the violent occupation of East Timor. But it wasn’t until he found himself the target of the Indonesian military, that Jose was forced to take the biggest risk of his life.

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SPUN: True Stories Told in the Territory is a live storytelling event that showcases some of the extraordinary people and stories that make up the Northern Territory. Popping up at different venues across Darwin, working with a range of partner organisations with a different theme each time, SPUN brings to light stories from diverse backgrounds.

Jose's story was told at our event at the 2017 Darwin Festival where the theme was HOME.

Storyteller: Jose Da Costa

Producer: Rosa Ellen

Editing: Rosa Ellen

Audio: Ryan McArthur

Photography: Helen Orr

Presenter: StoryProjects