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 Sunday, 9pm. Ph 9565 5522. Visit <http://www.channel31.org> for program details.
In Search of the African Queen — Examines the harrowing, clandestine journey of 190 Sri Lankan Tamils seeking asylum in North America aboard a mysterious ship called the African Queen. They flee a network of international authorities whose sole mission is to stop their migration and return them home. SBS, Friday, November 9, 1.30pm.
The Word is Liberty — The trans-Atlantic slave trade. African and West Indian writers and historians are interviewed about the economic and social destruction of Africa. SBS, Saturday, November 10, 7.30pm.
Message Stick — Music special featuring highlights of the Warumpi Band recorded live on stage at the Stomping Ground '98 concert held in Broome. ABC-TV, Saturday, November 10, 11.30pm.
The Battle of Chile — Part 2: The Coup d'Etat. This episode of the epic documentary opens with the attempted military coup of June 1973 put down by troops loyal to the government. Includes footage of the September 11 coup d'etat, with President Salvadore Allende's last radio messages to the people of Chile, footage of the military assault on the presidential palace, and that evening's televised presentation of the new military junta. SBS, Sunday November 11, 2001 12.30pm
Evolution: Darwin's Dangerous Idea — Seven-part series explores the profound effect of evolutionary science on world society and culture. SBS, Sunday November 11, 8.30pm.
The Atomic Republic — Traces the rise of nuclear military might in Iran and looks at a clandestine arrangement with France which provided Iran with enriched uranium and examines international relations in the Near and Middle East. SBS, Wednesday, November 14, 8.30pm.
Red Chapters: A Fatal Stroke — Focuses on the events surrounding the death of Lenin. A twist of fate robbed him of his speech and gave Stalin an opportunity to ruthlessly manoeuvre his way into power. SBS, Thursday November 15, 1.30pm.
From Green Left Weekly, November 7, 2001.
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