On the box

Water, The Drop Of Life — Explores regions which have accelerated their water conservation efforts and communities using new technologies to make better use of the available water. SBS, Friday, July 23, 1pm.

Message Stick: That Ole Mac Blagic — Bruce McGuinness was a member of the steering committee that established the Victorian Aboriginal Education Consultative Group in 1976. ABC, Friday, July 23, 6pm.

Queer As 18th Century Folk — Looks at one of the most intriguing secret strata of 18th century England — the remarkable gay "scene" that flourished through all levels of society. SBS, Friday, July 23, 10pm.

Viva: Pumping Heart of Latin Music — Follows a Cuban musician living in Australia returning to Cuba to explore their musical heritage. SBS, Friday, July 24, 7pm.

As It Happened: Remember The Alamo — Explores the life of Jose Antonio Navarro, the famed Tejano leader, and his efforts to protect the sovereignty of his homeland as it passed through the hands of multiple governments. SBS, Friday, July 24, 7.30pm.

Compass: Sisters, Pearls And Mission Girls — The shared experiences of the Sisters (of St John of God, a pioneering group of young Irish nuns) and the Indigenous Australian they worked with, create a compelling story of loss, determination and survival in Broome in north west Australia. ABC, Sunday, July 25, 5pm.

The Iron Ladies — A true story of struggle against adversity as a queer volleyball team is assembled in Thailand. SBS, Monday, July 26, 1pm.

George Negus Tonight — Features Save our Sons, a network of suburban safe houses which helped Vietnam War draft resisters evade police, the campaign for the right of incarcerated women to take their newborn babies into jail, and Gabi Hollows talks about her and Fred's tireless work throughout Indigenous Australia. ABC, Monday, July 26, 6.30pm.

The Last Yugoslav Football Team — The story of its football team in 1987 mirrors the break up of Yugoslavia. SBS, Tuesday, July 27, 1am.

Cutting Edge: The World According To Bush — The second part of this series creates a disturbing portrait of President George W. Bush. SBS, Tuesday, July 27, 8.30pm.

The Photograph — Drama set against the backdrop of the 15 year struggle for independence of the Kurds against the Turkish army. SBS, Wednesday, July 28, 1pm.

Greetings From Grozny — Captures for the first time the so-called "cleansing missions" — raids by Russia's Federal Security Services to arrest suspected Chechen rebels fighting for independence from Russia. SBS, Thursday, July 29, 2pm.

From Green Left Weekly, July 21, 2004.

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From GLW issue 590