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 Thursday, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm.
Access News — Melbourne community TV, Channel 31, has excellent coverage of industrial, environmental and community actions throughout Victoria. Access News broadcasts every Monday at 8pm. Phone (03) 9525 3551 to contact the producers or make a donation.
CATv — Subverting the one-way media via CATv's regular Sydney program. CTS Sydney, every Thursday, 10.30pm, CTS UHF 31. Phone Karina at (02) 9557 3223 or John at 9569 4963. Visit the web page at http://www.cat.org.au/catv.
The Stars of the Mayan Forest — One of the last untouched tropical rainforests in South America, the Chiapas forest on the Mexican border is now threatened with logging. The Lacandon Indians, descended from the Mayans, now find their way of live in danger. SBS, Wednesday, August 27, 8.30pm.
Going Tribal — A group of prominent white people spend a week with elders from the Ngarinyin people of the Kimberley, learning about their traditional beliefs and lifestyle. ABC-TV, Sunday, August 31, 10.15pm.
The Reagan Legacy: Star Wars — The story of Reagan's star wars weapon system, with which the US president hoped to make the US invulnerable to Soviet missiles, thus making a US first strike feasible. ABC-TV, Tuesday, September 2, 8.30pm.
The Last of the Rhinos — The plight of the black rhino in Africa. ABC-TV, Wednesday, September 3, 8pm.
You, Me, Jerusalem — A collaboration between a Palestinian and Israeli film maker, this documentary presents the complexities of the ancient city. Through the activities of the city's ambulance service, we meet a variety of people who live and work there, and the problems they face. SBS, Wednesday, September 3, 8.30pm.
The One that Got Away — Starring Robyn Archer, this drama tells the story of Ruby, a country singer who has a passion for a woman called Taylor and the rugged outback. ABC-TV, Wednesday, September 3, 9.30pm.
Blacktracker — Part of the National Indigenous Documentary Series, Blacktracker is a beautifully made and penetrating film tribute to Tracker Riley, told by his family. ABC-TV, Thursday, September 4, 8.30pm.