Message Stick: 4-Wheel Dreaming — Documents a journey into the very heart of Australian Aboriginal culture. ABC, Friday, August 5, 6pm.
Hiroshima’s Atom Bomb Dome — To coincide with the 60th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, this program looks at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. SBS, Saturday, August 6, 3pm.
Sunday — Docu-drama about Bloody Sunday, when soldiers of the British Army opened fire on protesters in Northern Ireland. ABC, Sunday, August 7, 11.30pm.
Mum, I’m A Muslim — At a time when Islam is under intense negative scrutiny in Western societies, this program offers an insight into Muslim culture. ABC, Monday, August 8, 2.40am.
Cutting Edge: Cocaine — Colombia’s cocaine trade has funded a brutal civil war involving leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and a national government riddled with corruption at every level. SBS, Tuesday, August 9, 8.30pm.
Molly and Mobarak — Mobarak’s temporary protection visa will soon expire and he is terrified of returning to his small village, but he falls in love with Molly from Australia. SBS, Wednesday, August 10, 10pm.
The Perfect War — Looks at the ethical questions raised by the US’s desire to design a technologically perfect war. SBS, Thursday, August 11, 2pm.
The Mary G Show — Exuberant television variety will bring the fun and spice of Indigenous humour, personalities and music from Broome into your living room. SBS, Thursday, August 11, 3pm.
From Green Left Weekly, August 3, 2005.
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