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Abebe – Butterfly Song

20231h 38mMovieDocumentary

In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly…

DirectorRosie Jones
ProducersMichael Agar·David Bridie

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Cast · Directed by Rosie Jones

GT
George Telek
Himself
DB
David Bridie
Himself
HM
Helen Mountford
Self
JPJohn Phillips
John Phillips
Self
MF
Martin Flanagan
Self
NB
Namila Benson
Self
PM
Patrick McCluskey
Self
PS
Paule Stewart
Self
PW
Phil Wales
Self
PW
Pius Wasi
Self
TN
Tania Nugent
Self

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Abebe – Butterfly Song — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Abebe – Butterfly Song?

Abebe – Butterfly Song is streaming on DocPlay and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Abebe – Butterfly Song on Netflix?

No, Abebe – Butterfly Song is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on DocPlay and Beamafilm.

Is Abebe – Butterfly Song on Amazon Prime Video?

Abebe – Butterfly Song isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Abebe – Butterfly Song for free?

Abebe – Butterfly Song is available on DocPlay and Beamafilm in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.