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The Prodigal Son — Explores how two first-generation migrant parents have struggled to come to terms with their son's sexuality. SBS, Friday, February 22, 3pm.

Footprints in the Sand — It is over forty years since "Yullala", as Geoffrey is better known, has made the journey back to his Indigenous country in Western Australia. SBS, Friday, February 22, 3.30pm.

Strong Men of Nguiu — Leading by example, these men are steering the next generation of Tiwi Islanders away from substance abuse and crime to become leaders of tomorrow. ABC, Friday, February 22, 6pm.

Queer as Old Folk — Before the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967, gay men in England and Wales often faced stark choices about their lives and sexuality. SBS, Friday February 22, 10pm.

Europe's 9/11 — Explores the phenomenon of home grown terrorism through the lens of the metro bombings in Madrid, Spain, in 2004. SBS, Monday, February 25, 1.30pm.

Deadly Yarns — Festival of Indengenous-themed short films includes a story about Josie, a woman of the Stolen Generations, her father and her love of the land she comes from. ABC, Monday, February 25, 4pm.

Living with Corruption — Argues that corruption has become normal and accepted in Africa, even though it's tearing the continent to pieces while the voiceless millions live in poverty. SBS, Tuesday, February 26, 8.30pm.

Commune — Covering a forty-year period, this documentary examines the Black Bear Ranch commune in the US, set up by hippies and funded by pop stars (such as Frank Zappa). SBS, Tuesday, February 26, 10pm.

Private Warriors — Looks at private contractors who are servicing US military supply lines, operating US military bases, and protecting US diplomats and generals in Iraq and Afghanistan. SBS, Wednesday, February 27, 1.20am.

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