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‘Not a slaughter’ (2001)
After gaining power by a coup in 1965, President Suharto authorised the murder of up to a million of his countrymen using the excuse that they were communist sympathisers. Journalists, Frank Palmos, Don North and Roland Challis comment on the ... [read more]
‘I’m sick of being poor’ (1974)
Susie (Jacki Weaver) is worried about the strain Petersen’s (Jack Thompson) university education is placing on their relationship and the family finances. [read more]
‘Let’s get down to it’ (1989)
As a sketch titled ‘Junkies – the sitcom’ draws to a close, ‘Gwen from ABC Documentaries’ (Genevieve Lemon) is not amused. She demands that Denton carry out a serious interview. Moving from fiction to reality, Denton begins an interview ... [read more]
Australia’s not involved in any war (1988)
In just a few carefully selected brush strokes, a middle class family is portrayed on the cusp of Australia’s entry into the Vietnam war. Drugs, sex and rock and roll are obsessing this younger generation and the war will bring ... [read more]
A baptism of fire (2006)
Marg’s first placement with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) was in South Sudan where a terrible civil war had been raging for over 20 years. She was thrown into the work from the very first moment she arrived at ... [read more]
The Flack family (1994)
Ort Flack (Jamie Croft) plays guitar while his mother, Alice (Lisa Harrow), and sister Tegwyn (Amanda Douge), hang out the washing. Ort’s father, Sam (Mark Fairall), says goodbye to his family and leaves for work. [read more]
Tough times (2008)
At the Oasis youth centre, Captain Paul Moulds of the Salvation Army refuses to cash a cheque for a disturbed young man who threatens to burn the place down. The young man has to be restrained. Moulds then speaks about ... [read more]
Walkabout (2002)
After a screening of Walkabout (1971) in a cinema, David is speaking to fans at the cinema. Interviews with Justine Saunders, Gary Foley, Professor Marcia Langton and David Stratton give background information to both Indigenous cinema and David’s influence ... [read more]
Macauley’s new burden (1957)
Back from the bush, Macauley (Peter Finch) walks in on his wife Marge (Elizabeth Sellars) at their flat in Sydney, but she’s not alone. He bars the door and attacks the man Donny (George Rose), then gathers up his five-year-old ... [read more]
Chopper chase (1986)
Sam Barlow (Gary Day) and Gina (Gosia Dobrowolska) are pursued by Hagan (Rod Mullinar) in a helicopter. [read more]
‘… the ball got a bit of lift’ (1984)
Now the English cricket captain, Douglas Jardine (Hugo Weaving) is determined to return from the upcoming Australian tour with the Ashes. He’s obsessed with the batting of Donald Bradman (Gary Sweet) and determined to discover his weaknesses. He talks to ... [read more]
Building for progress (1949)
Two men look at a drawing of a housing estate plan, a model of low-rise flats and a miniature of a freestanding house which can be easily extended as the family grow. Inside a factory at Homesglen, Victoria, workers construct ... [read more]
‘A place to live’ (2006)
Against a background of postwar optimism and a public mood for social change, Bob Mathews and Ken Coldicutt make a film about Melbourne’s housing shortage, A Place to Live (1950). [read more]
Culture clash (1970)
Jack (Tony Ward) is bored when Gillian (Judy Leech) takes him to an art gallery. Gillian is repelled by the violence when Jack takes her to the wrestling. [read more]
The lonely pleasures of a country dance (1987)
He’s alone, she’s alone, everyone’s alone at the mid-year dance, a cheerless gathering for all concerned. Danny (Noah Taylor) makes a statement with his outfit, a little bit Marlon Brando, a little bit Elvis. He is deflated when Trevor (Ben ... [read more]
Coming a gutser (1937)
Patricia Blaydon (Shirley Ann Richards) has been invited by Lady Denvee (Bobbie Hunt) to ride with the local fox hunt. Lord Blaydon (Cecil Kellaway) gives some riding hints to a stranger on the road, then shows him some neighbourly kindness ... [read more]
A lively correspondence (1988)
In a typically wide-ranging response from viewers, the ABC’s religious programs on both television and radio receive appreciation from some and blame and criticism from others. For some ABC viewers, these programs are a welcome alternative to commercial broadcasts, ... [read more]
Seeing a man about a dog (1938)
Young Bill Ryan (Peter Finch) comes to see Dad Rudd (Bert Bailey) about marrying his daughter Sarah (Valerie Scanlan). Unfortunately Sarah has always been known as Sal in the family – the same name as the family dog. Dad thinks ... [read more]
A blonde, a burger and a Buick (1978)
Tony (Richard Moir) recognises two youths (Shuvus and Lou Brown) in a country café, as the ones who stopped to pick him up earlier before speeding away, laughing. When they become aggressive outside the café, Tony takes a tyre lever ... [read more]
‘Underwater gardens’ (1938)
The reef’s vibrant and abundant marine life is shown including coral, fish, seahorses and a stingray. Tourists walk amongst the rock pools in the shallows. [read more]
