On the box

November 17, 1993
Issue 

Message Stick: The Gathering — The Mirning people of the Nullabor: the reconnection to their land and their ancient tradition of whale dreaming. ABC, Friday, September 22, 6pm.

One Mile Dam/Writing Wrongs — Traces the survival of a community living below the poverty line and looks at the controversial issue of non-Indigenous academics and authors recording Indigenous stories and culture. ABC, Monday, September 25, 3.25am.

Australia by Numbers: We of Little Voice — Follows anti-nuclear campaigner and Elder of Arabunna Nation, Kevin Buzzacott as he travels over unsealed roads, stopping off along the way to listen to the stories of Aboriginal Elders who have experienced the effects of the nuclear industry. SBS, Monday, September 25, 5pm.

Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton — The story of John Newton and his journey towards joining the anti-slavery movement. ABC, Monday, September 25, 12.30am.

Cutting Edge: Five Disasters Waiting to Happen — Just how serious is the threat of environmental disaster? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? SBS Tuesday, September 26, 8.30pm.

Singer: A Dangerous Mind — Peter Singer's radical views on matters such as animal rights and abortion have seen him labelled as both a visionary and a Nazi sympathiser. ABC, Tuesday, September 26, 11.35pm.

Al-Zarqawi: The Face of Terror — According to this film, before Al-Zarqawi's death, the US government attributed all terrorist actions to Al-Zarqawi and some believed that the Syrian secret services were behind many of the attacks in Iraq. SBS, Wednesday, September 27, 1.30am.

The Deadlys 2006 — Celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 22 award categories covering Indigenous music, sport, entertainment and community. SBS, Wednesday, September 27, 10pm.


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