Sir! No Sir — The story of how US GIs, in their thousands, created a widespread, unprecedented movement against the war in Vietnam. Through demonstrations, underground newspapers, combat refusals and more, US GIs altered the course of the Vietnam War and rocked the foundations of the US military. ABC, Thursday, April 28, 9.30pm.
Get Up Stand Up: Fight the Power — Documents the fusion of music with political causes and charity work. ABC, Saturday, April 30, 10pm.
Compass: Family First, a Federal Crusade — Documents the rise of the controversial Family First Party, which went from obscurity to prominence in just over three months. ABC, Sunday, May 1, 10.20pm.
China in the Red — In 1998 China experienced enormous economic reforms with unprecedented impact on people’s lives. SBS, Monday, May 2, 2pm.
Message Stick: Ways Being, Ways of Talk — Looks at how Aboriginal English has evolved as a separate dialect in Australia. ABC, Tuesday, May 3, 2.55am.
Cutting Edge: Soldier’s Heart — Explores the psychological costs of war. Is the US military doing enough to help the many combat veterans returning home with emotional problems? SBS, Tuesday, May 3, 8.30pm.
Dateline — John Martinkus reports on the violent political situation in the southern Philippines. SBS, Wednesday, May 4, 8.30pm.
From Green Left Weekly, April 27, 2005.
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