documentary film was made about the strike by director David Noakes, titled How the West was Lost. Kangkushot, The Life of Nyamal Lawman Peter Coppin, by Jolly Read and Peter Coppin, tells the story of Kangku's life including his leadership in the strike and after in setting up Yandeyarra station which still runs today. It was shortlisted for the 1999 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. Yandy, a play written by Jolly Read after being commissioned by Black Swan State Theatre Company, tells the story of the strike and its leaders and families. It won the 2004 Western Australian Premier's Book Award for best script. Artist Nyaparu Gardiner, who was born into the strike, has portrayed it many times in his work. See also Wave Hill walk-off References Further reading George, Jennie. (1997) Reconciliation in the Community - How do we make it a reality? McLeod, D. W.(1984) How the West was lost: The native question in the development of Western Australia Port Hedland, W.A. The author. Roberts, Janine (1978) From Massacres to Mining External links How the West was Lost (1987), film made by David Noakes (Dedicated website) Pilbara Strike, 1946 1947 labor disputes and strikes 1948 labor disputes and strikes 1949 labor disputes and strikes Pilbara strike Pilbara strike Pilbara strike Pilbara strike Indigenous Australian politics Labour disputes in Australia Pilbara Agriculture and forestry strikes 1940s in Western Australia 1940s in Australia Economic history of Western Australia