Compass: Kevin Rudd and the God Factor — Explores what drives federal MP Kevin Rudd and the challenges he faces in elevating the role of religion within the Labor party. ABC, Sunday, February 5, 11.30am.
Mandela: The Living Legend — Tells the story of Nelson Mandela, from prisoner to South Africa's president. ABC, Sunday, February 5, 5pm.
Lumumba — The life of legendary African leader Patrice Lumumba, brutally assassinated after just two months in office of the government of the now-independent Congo. SBS, Sunday, February 5, 11.25pm.
Race: The Power of an Illusion, the House We Live In — Focuses not on individual attitudes and behaviour, but on how our institutions leave different groups differently advantaged. ABC, Monday, February 6, 8.35pm.
Out of Place, Out of Time — Reveals the historical circumstances and contemporary issues facing Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. ABC, Monday, February 6, 9.35pm.
Unchained Memories — Slave-era survivors' memories from the Library of Congress transcriptions brought to life by African-American actors in a unique documentary. ABC, Monday, February 6, 11pm.
Blaktrax: Gumbainggir Lady — Features Emma Donovan, a young Indigenous Gumbainggir woman whose vocal style is influenced by country, gospel and soul. SBS, Tuesday, February 7, 3.30pm.
Sandstorm — Based on the true story of a low-caste Indian woman, this film explores both the class divide and the role of women in India. SBS, Wednesday February 8, 1.15am.
Customary Law — Many Indigenous communities around Australia, are trying to balance traditional and contemporary laws. ABC, Wednesday, February 8, 3.05am.
CNNNN: The Chaser NoNstop News Network — Not content with its pioneering use of an extra N, CNNNN has launched a preemptive strike against sensationalist rival FOXXXX News by launching another news revolution. ABC, Thursday, February 9, 11.45pm.
From Green Left Weekly, February 1, 2006.
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