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- This is the story of the 12 British atomic bomb tests in Australia seen through the eyes of Aboriginal elders, atomic veterans and experts "That uranium belongs to us" says Uncle Kevin, "we knew about that long before the white man came here, it's our responsibility, it's part of the Dreamtime" With the building of a new $500 million nuclear reactor in Sydney, the expansion of more multi-national uranium mines and the community opposition to having an international nuclear waste repository 'in our backyard', the fight is on ...
- This remarkable, award winning film traces the history of the infamous Wonthaggi State Coal mine. It was arguably the most dangerous mine in Australia and produced the strongest union. The film combines rare archive footage with inspiring interviews from some of the men and women that embodied the unique Wonthaggi spirit. It is a story of mate ship and community determination. From the first shafts hastily sunk in 1909, to the last whistle in 1968, Wonthaggi was a place of danger and industrial turmoil. Bent over with picks and shovels, working in a narrow and dangerous coal face, the Wonthaggi miners knew that disaster always lurked in the darkness. But the brutal nature of the work bred a solidarity that was both inspiring and truly unique. This small, loyal band of brave men, supported by their courageous women, transformed the face of Australian working life forever.
- An exploration of the Samoan fa'afafine, boys who are raised as girls, fulfilling a traditional role in Samoan culture.
- This documentary goes to the heart of how the Australian criminal justice system works, prefaced by an introduction by the Hon Michael Kirby and the vigorous discussions of participants moderated by Geoffrey Robertson QC as they debate the realities and implications of the controversial Stuart Case, today viewed as a seminal point in the history of indigenous relations in Australia.
- Drama documentary when Australia suppressed news to the public of the Japanese bombing of Darwin in 1942.
- LOCKER follows the emotional journey of a teenager suffering depression and loss. Faced with the recent loss of his mother, a father who is not coping and has become aggressive towards him, a difficult time at school, and a younger brother who doesn't understand, Tim Kelly has become confused, lonely and withdrawn. Forced to reconsider the path before him, Tim cleans out his locker and leaves school, and looks set to leave home and maybe take a further tragic step. Through jumps in time we reveal the series of events that lead to Tim's decision, and how Tim is saved from his destructive path by the unspoken love of his brother and father, and help from another troubled boy who ultimately becomes a friend.
- Set amongst the chaos of youth gang fighting in 2006 that has turned tens of thousands of East Timorese families into IDPs (internally displaces people), an inspired East Timorese teacher develops a vision for the children in her school. Sister Aurora Pires, along with New Zealand teacher Anne Fisher, trains teachers to nurture their young students so they can heal wounds and break the cycle of trauma to build a humanistic and truly democratic society.
- Rashiq's father was held in detention in Australia for six years while he and his family waited in Iran. Recently reunited after nine years apart, they must together confront their past and seek ways to harness their new freedom. For Rashiq, this means embracing his new country and forging his own path. Through memories, the obstacles of daily life in a new country and a family road trip to Baxter Detention Centre, Rashiq must confront the past and embrace his future.
- Brisbane indigenous artist Vernon Ah Kee has been selected to exhibit at the prestigious 53rd Venice Biennale. Vernon's evocative work challenges past and current injustices to aboriginal people and delves into beach culture and race issues surrounding the 2005 Cronulla riots. How will his work be received by the rest of the world?
- This documentary introduces the unique flora and fauna of the Australian rainforests and their rapid destruction by humans. It also informs about the radical activities of Australian nature conservationists.
- GAMPA is one woman's story, tracing the essence of her grandfather through the places and people he loved. Stretching from Adelaide to the West Australian border, GAMPA takes us along the far west coast of South Australia to the birthplace of the Southern Right Whales, across the Nullarbor before settling at Merdeyarra on the West Australian border. GAMPA is an uplifting, Indigenous woman's story about the importance of family and the essence of places that remind us of who we are and where we come from.