On the box

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, 7pm.

Access News — Melbourne community TV, Channel 31, has excellent coverage of industrial, environmental and community actions throughout Victoria. Access News broadcasts every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 8pm. Phone (03) 9525 3551 to contact the producers or make a donation.

Thoi Noi — A rare insight into everyday life in Vietnam. Made to mark the 20th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, this documentary is about one-year-old Phuong, who lives in the Mekong delta and is celebrating his Thoi Noi ("leaving the cradle"). SBS, Sunday, August 11, 11.30am.

Behind the Veil — An intriguing glimpse into the relationships between men and women in the Islamic republic of Mauritania. SBS, Monday, August 12, 5pm.

Women of Islam — The first of three documentaries looking at women in Islamic societies around the world. Women present widely differing views on social issues which affect their lives. The first program hears from Muslim women from North Africa living in France. SBS, Monday, August 12, 7.30pm.

Father, Son and Holy War — An impressive two-part documentary that explores sectarian violence in India today and investigates the links between violence, religion and sexism. SBS, Tuesday, August 13, 8.30pm.

Poland: Cause for Alarm — In March 1993, Poland outlawed abortion. This documentary looks at women's personal accounts of the impact of this law on their lives. SBS, Wednesday, August 14, 8.30pm.

From GLW issue 241