On the box

Masterpiece on Saturday: Sheherazad & the Others — Some outstanding women of Iranian cinema discuss the cultural, social, political and cinematic histories of their country. SBS, Saturday, July 30, 3.25pm.

Blowing up Paradise — In the year of the 10th anniversary of the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, and the 60th anniversary of Hiroshima, comes the first ever historical documentary about the French nuclear tests in the Pacific. SBS, Saturday, July 30, 7.30pm.

The Long Road to War — Draws on Frontline documentaries from 1990 onward to chronicle the US's confrontation with Saddam Hussein, exploring the interaction between the US and Iraq. SBS, Tuesday, August 2, 12.35am.

The Road Home — A journey back to Kinchela Boys' Home, where Aboriginal children were once sent under the Australian government's policy of "assimilation". ABC, Tuesday, August 2, 12.55am.

Uri Avnery: Warrior for Peace — A founding member of the Israeli peace group Gush Shalom, Avnery and his wife Rachel fight for justice and an end to the occupation of Palestine. SBS, Tuesday, August 2, 10pm.

The Perfect War — Examines the latest technology in warfare, using Iraq as an example. SBS, Thursday, August 4, 2pm.

The Mary G Show — The fun and spice of Indigenous humour, personalities and music from Broome brought to your living room. SBS, Thursday, August 4, 3pm.

From Green Left Weekly, July 27, 2005.

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From GLW issue 635