Message Stick: The Lost Ones — Academic Henry Reynolds and Queensland woman Bron Nurdin are trying to trace their Aboriginal heritage, their families and where they belong. ABC, Friday, May 26, 6pm.
The Chaser's War on Everything — Confronts and lampoons the world of politics, business, religion, media and culture. ABC, Friday, May 26, 9.40pm.
The Education of Gore Vidal — Profiles prolific US writer Gore Vidal with interviews, archival footage and readings. ABC, Sunday, May 28, 10.35pm.
Friend or Foe? — More British troops were killed in the 1991 Gulf War by US fire than by Iraqi soldiers. Have technological advances actually increased the likelihood of "friendly fire"? ABC, Monday, May 29, 11.10pm.
White People's Business — Profiles non-Indigenous involvement in the reconciliation movement. ABC, Tuesday, May 30, 2.55am.
Cutting Edge: The Tobacco Conspiracy — Provides a comprehensive examination of the tobacco industry and looks at the various stages of product exploitation and legislation around the world. SBS, Tuesday, May 30, 8.30pm.
Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel — Focuses on the rapper, poet, political activist, actor, dancer and gangster whose life ended abruptly in 1996 when he was gunned down at the age of 25. SBS, Tuesday, May 30, 10pm.
Living Black — Indigenous news and current affairs program. SBS, Wednesday, May 31, 6pm.
Border Jumpers — With 23% unemployment and over a third of its 1.7 million people infected with HIV, Botswana cannot support the influx of refugees from Zimbabwe. SBS, Thursday June 1, 8.30pm.
From Green Left Weekly, May 24, 2006.
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