Actively Radical TV -- Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm. Ph 9565 5522.
Access News -- Melbourne community TV, Channel 31, has excellent coverage of industrial, environmental and community actions throughout Victoria. Access News broadcasts every Monday at 8pm. Ph 9633 6976 to contact the producers or make a donation.
Music in the Line of Fire -- Demonstrates the role music can play in times of revolution and war. ABC-TV, Sunday, October 11, 11.55pm.
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream -- On April 8, 1974, US baseball entered a new era when African American Hank Aaron hit home run number 715, thus breaking the legendary Babe Ruth's long-standing record. This is the story of “Hammerin'” Hank's record-breaking home run and the incredible obstacles he had to overcome to pursue his career in a sport dominated by racism. SBS, Tuesday, October 13, 11.20pm.
Walking with my Sisters -- An intimate real-life drama. Three Aboriginal sisters, traditional custodians in the Byron Bay area, lodged a native title claim in 1994 to prove their connection to the land where they were raised. The program interweaves their struggle to reclaim their cultural heritage with film-maker Bronwyn Kidd's growing personal relationship with the sisters. SBS, Wednesday, October 14, 8pm (see review on this page).
