On the box

Issue 

Gay Hollywood — In the 1920s, Hollywood was the most homosexual friendly place to be, as most of the behind-the-camera staff were gay. But for those in front of the camera there was no tolerance from the movie-going public. SBS, Friday, May 15, 10pm.

The Hollowmen — After a visit to a military base goes wrong, the Prime Minister becomes concerned that not enough people are joining the armed forces. ABC, Friday, May 15, 10.15pm.

A Sensitive Eye — Follows Italian photojournalist Francesco Zizoli to Lesotho where he documented the lives of AIDS orphans. SBS, Saturday, May 16, 3.55pm.

Talking Stick: Climate Change — Presenter Miriam Corowa speaks to Indigenous and non-Indigenous insiders about climate change and how Indigenous knowledge and practices could help control the damage. ABC, Sunday, May 17, 1.30pm.

Living Black — Australia's only prime-time national Indigenous current affairs program. SBS, Monday May 18, 6pm.

Dave in the Life: Of a Politician — Twenty something Brisbanite Dave Zwolenski decides to challenge the idea that all politicians are liars by standing on a platform of complete truth and honesty in the recent Queensland election. SBS, Monday, May 18, 8.30pm.

Cutting Edge: The Spy Factory — Exposes the role of the ultra-secret US intelligence agency, the National Security Agency (NSA), in the failure to stop the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent eavesdropping program that listens in without warrant on millions of US citizens. SBS, Tuesday, May 19, 8.30pm.

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