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, 4-7pm.
Access News — Melbourne community TV, Channel 31, has excellent coverage of industrial, environmental and community actions throughout Victoria. Access News broadcasts focus on community news every Monday, 7pm; environmental news Tuesdays, 7.30pm; and trade union news Thursdays, 8pm. Phone (03) 9525 3551 to contact the producers or make a donation.
Movie: Wheels and Deals (1992) — Shot on location in Soweto, a drama about a young South African who is lured to a life of crime by a local gangster and apartheid puppet. SBS, Friday, July 19, 11.40pm.
Khun Sa: SLORC stooge or freedom fighter? — The notorious drug lord from Burma's Shan state laid down his arms last year, ending a long war with the military rulers in Rangoon. What is Khun Sa's role today: is he working for SLORC or fighting for the independence of the Shan state in the north-east region which borders Thailand, Laos and China? Since his surrender, the Burmese army has occupied the Shan state, driving 100,000 refugees into Thailand as well as launching attacks on the Karenni and Wa ethnic groups. Reporter Mike Carey ventures into the area to investigate the truth. Dateline, SBS, Saturday, July 20, 8pm.
Visible Harm — This documentary poses the question: does pornography cause violence against women? SBS, Sunday, July 21, 11.40pm.
The Global Family: Clayoquot Sound — On the west coast of Vancouver Island in Canada lies a rich rainforest which is home to a vast assortment of flora and fauna. The Clayoquot Sound rainforest is endangered by logging, and an international campaign is being waged to save it. SBS, Monday, July 22, 4.30pm.
Movie: Love Thy Wife (1994) — This drama highlights the brutality of domestic violence as a personal, social and legal issue. From the Philippines. SBS, Wednesday, July 24, 9.30pm.
Movie: Ebony White (1991) — A French officer sent to colonial West Africa to recruit soldiers comes into conflict with a young African school teacher. SBS, Wednesday, July 24, 11.30pm.