On the box

Australian Rules — Tells the story of an adolescent boy struggling with family conflicts and inter-racial turmoil in the lonely fishing village where he lives. SBS, Sunday, October 30, 9.30pm.

Living Black — Indigenous news and current affairs program. SBS, Monday, October 31, 5.30pm.

Tales from a Suitcase — Both from the Hazara ethnic group in Afghanistan, Khadem Nori and Shafiq Monis, following persecution by the Taliban, spent a year together in the Woomera immigration detention centre before being released on temporary protection visas. SBS, Tuesday, November 1, 2.30pm.

Cutting Edge: China Girl — Explores China's "one child" policy, which was introduced as a measure to stabilise China's burgeoning population. As well as more than 500,000 abortions, the policy has resulted in the murder of many baby girls. SBS, Tuesday, November 1, 8.30pm.

The Mary G Show: Race and Stereotypes — Is there any truth to stereotypes? What are the common misconceptions between races? SBS, Wednesday, November 2, 3.30pm.

Storyline Australia: Pioneers of Love — Looks at the lasting impact of Leandro Illin's ideals of "truth, justice and equality" on Aboriginal rights in Australia. SBS, Thursday, November 3, 8.30pm.

From Green Left Weekly, October 26, 2005.

Visit the Green Left Weekly home page.

From GLW issue 646