Radio highlights

Issue 

Radio National celebrates 100 years of commercial film making — Over the May 13-14 weekend, film buffs and others will have a field day (field weekend?). Programs include: The declining importance of the local cinema in country towns, May 13, 6am; Film in the Asia/Pacific region, Indian Pacific, May 13, 8am; Women in film history, Women Out Loud, May 13, 5pm; Marcia Langton looks at indigenous film makers and how communities are putting film and video to use, Awaye, May 13, 6pm; Film in the Balkans, The Europeans, May 14, 1.30pm; The violence in film debate, The Moral Map, May 14, 6pm.

In Sickness and in Health — Behind the politics of waiting lists, hospital staffing and Medicare levies lie ethical and moral questions about the nature of public health care and the values which drive it. ABC Radio National, Sunday, May 14, 7.10am (repeated Wednesday, May 17, 7.10pm).

Sunday Concert: Ladysmith Black Mambazo — South Africa's popular a cappella choir. Ladysmith in KwaZulu/Natal is the choir's home town, and the music they sing is called mbube — traditional Zulu songs, religious songs and songs of struggle. It developed in the mine hostels where musical instruments were banned by the mining companies. ABC Radio National, Sunday, May 14, 4.05pm.

If you like our work, become a supporter

Green Left is a vital social-change project and aims to make all content available online, without paywalls. With no corporate sponsors or advertising, we rely on support and donations from readers like you.

For just $5 per month get the Green Left digital edition in your inbox each week. For $10 per month get the above and the print edition delivered to your door. You can also add a donation to your support by choosing the solidarity option of $20 per month.

Freecall now on 1800 634 206 or follow the support link below to make a secure supporter payment or donation online.