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. Includes the Green Left news. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Sunday, 9pm. Phone 9564 1277. 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.

How Geraldo Lost His Job — A case study of the impact of globalisation on an ordinary worker in Brazil. SBS, Thursday, March 4, 2pm.

Global Village: Fantacoca — In Cameroon and in different parts of Africa, skin whitening has become a popular trend. SBS, Friday, March 5, 6pm.

Aung San Suu Kyi: The Prisoner Of Rangoon — Just before the military dictatorship arrested her yet again, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke out in a rare and unauthorised interview. SBS, Monday, March 8, 1pm.

Daughters Of Afghanistan — Follows the lives of four women and one young girl as they pursue their dream of liberation after the ousting of the hated Taliban. SBS, Monday, March 8, 1.50pm.

India: The Dammed — Over 250,000 people will be displaced because of the controversial Narmada dam, but the villagers are determined to fight to protect their way of life. SBS, Tuesday, March 9, 8.30pm

From Green Left Weekly, March 3, 2004.

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From GLW issue 573