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 Sunday, 9pm. Phone 9565 5522. Visit <http://www.channel31.org> for program details.
Access News — Melbourne community TV Channel 31 has excellent coverage of industrial, environmental and community actions throughout Victoria. Access News broadcasts every Monday, 8pm. Phone 9633 6976 to contact the producers or make a donation.
Ambush In Mogadishu — On October 3, 1993, elite US military units were pinned down on the streets of Mogadishu by forces of the Somali warlord Mohammed Farah Aideed. This incident has been given the Hollywood treatment in Black Hawk Down. Eighteen US soldiers died. This updated version of a US PBS Frontline program claims that Osama bin Laden gave operational support to Aideed. SBS, Saturday, February 23, 7.30pm.
Pride Divide — Set the video! A week before Sydney's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, this documentary examines the division between the lesbian and gay male movements. SBS, Monday, February 25, 12.05am.
The Pinochet Case — First of a two-part documentary that examines the efforts to bring former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet to trial for crimes of genocide and torture. SBS, Tuesday, February 26, 8.30pm.
The Hospital At The End Of The World — The Aral Sea, in central Asia, was the world's largest inland body of water as recently as 30 years ago. It has receded up to 100 kilometres from its original shoreline. The gradual disappearance of the sea is one of the greatest ecological disasters caused by humanity. SBS, Thursday, February 28, 7.30 pm.
From Green Left Weekly, February 20, 2002.
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