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, 4pm-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.
Mike Nock — Nock is one of Australasia's top jazz musicians. This doco takes him back to his small town New Zealand origins and to New York, where he made a living for over 20 years. Featured is original music composed and performed for this film. SBS, Saturday, May 18, 2.30pm.
Africa's Big Game — "How do you fit 25,000 elephants into a country the size of Kenya?" is the question posed. The success of elephant preservation appears to have been at the expense of the local people, the Masai, who now want their share of the land and its rich wildlife revenues. SBS, Sunday, May 19, 7.30pm.
Saltwater Soul — This special featuring Christine Anu takes a journey to the Torres Strait to explore the music and culture that are the basis of this vibrant new pop artist's talents. ABC TV, Sunday, May 19, 8.30pm.
One Nation Under God — A whirlwind history of the gay movement in the US, this riveting documentary focuses on the attempts by the religious right to "cure" homosexuality and employs extensive archival footage to contrast the prudery of the '50s and '60s with today's experts on "reparative" therapies. SBS, Monday, May 20, 10.55pm.