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.
Sexual Harassment -- This disturbing Channel Four documentary
follows four women in the workplace who have chosen to fight back against
persistent sexual harassment, taking their persecutors to industrial tribunals
in search of compensation, vindication and, more importantly, justice.
(From Britain.) SBS, Friday, March 12, 12.30pm.
Nagasaki -- Stories of the United States' nuclear destruction
of Nagasaki and its aftermath, as told by officers of the occupation force
and survivors. SBS, Friday, March 12, 1.25pm.
Sex and War -- Tells the secret and surprising story of
homosexuality in the British army. It is estimated that during WWII more
than 250,000 gay men were in uniform. SBS, Friday, March 12, 8pm.
Russia's War: Blood on the Snow -- This episode details
the Nazi thrust to the south, Stalin's brutal reform of the Red Army and
the battle for Stalingrad. SBS, Sunday, March 14, 8.30pm.
Road Warriors of Somalia -- This documentary, shot in
Mogadishu, presents a unique view of the young fighters who drove the US
invaders out in 1993. SBS, Sunday, March 14, midnight.
Patrick: His Life, His Land -- To mark St Patrick's Day,
this film attempts to discover the truth about the life of St Patrick in
Ireland. It takes us back to the 5th century, the times of paganism, marauding
invaders and sweeping religious change. Expert historians examine the historical
context and debate various theories, while vivid re-enactments illustrate
Patrick's transformation from privileged aristocrat to tormented slave
and missionary. SBS, Wednesday, March 17, 8pm.
