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, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm. Ph 9565 5522.
Access News — Melbourne community TV, Channel 31, has excellent coverage of industrial, environmental and community actions throughout Victoria. Access News broadcasts every Monday at 8pm. Ph 9525 3551 to contact the producers or make a donation.
Vietnam: The Last Battle — John Pilger examines the legacy left to the Vietnamese people by the US invaders and asks why the reconstruction of Vietnam has been blocked by the US. ABC-TV, Saturday, April 25, 1.10pm.
Tkuma: The First Fifty Years — A six-part series examining the first 50 years of the state of Israel. This episode looks at the major waves of immigration from the early years until today, and the economic, social and political development of the country. It probes the place of Israel's Arab minority. SBS, Sunday, April 26, 8.30pm.
Science Friction: Genes — Controversy about the latest developments in genetic research continues unabated. This program explores the future possibilities of knowledge. ABC-TV, Sunday, April 26, 9.55pm.
Murder, Money and Mexico — The Salinas brothers, Carlos and Raul, ruled Mexico for six years. They convinced the people, Washington and Wall Street that a new era of political freedom and prosperity had arrived. This documentary exposes the corruption of the Salinas government, the murder charges against Raul, the massive Swiss bank accounts and the explosion of drug trafficking in Mexico. SBS, Tuesday, April 28, 8pm.
The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs — Palestinians made homeless by the Six Day War crossed the Jordan River fleeing the Israeli army. One of the camps they came to was Karemeh. ABC-TV, Thursday, April 30, 9.30pm.