Australia: An Unofficial History

53min

Documentary

Delves into a forgotten vault of Australian government films, unearthing a kaleidoscopic vision of Australia in the 1970s, a decade of political and social change.

Episodes

Cast

Cracks in the Facade

1. Cracks in the Facade

54min

4th Mar 2025

Explores films from the 1970s to tell the story of Australia as never seen before.

Between Hope and Reality

2. Between Hope and Reality

53min

11th Mar 2025

Amid a period of significant political and social change, Australian filmmakers uncover a stark contrast between the nation's progressive aspirations and the real lives of its people.

Rising Voices

3. Rising Voices

56min

18th Mar 2025

The late 1970s marks a shift in Australian cinema, mirroring broader societal changes. This period sees an influx of diverse filmmakers, including women, Indigenous artists and LGBTQ+ activists, who utilise film's potential for social progress.

First air date

4th Mar 2025

Last air date

18th Mar 2025

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

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