Fortress Europe: Out they Go — With Europe tightening its refugee policy and border control causing thousands of deaths, human rights are in jeopardy and international law is being violated. SBS, Monday, December 20, 1.55pm.
Chiefs: Sitting Bull — Brings to life the stories of great Native American leaders, warriors and diplomats. SBS, Monday, December 27, 1pm.
Dynasties: The Marika Family — The Marika family has made the custodianship of Aboriginal land and culture its greatest strength. ABC, Tuesday, December 28, 8pm.
Sahara Marathon — This marathon takes place in the hope of drawing attention to the plight of the Saharawi people, torn by years of bitter guerrilla warfare against Morocco's annexation of Western Sahara in 1976. SBS, Tuesday, December 28, 8.30pm.
Womadelaide: Sounds of the Planet — Looks at the rich diversity of world music and performers that took to the stage in Womadelaide, 2004. SBS, Tuesday, December 28, 10pm.
Tales from a Suitcase: Professor Hala and Dr Safi — Professor Habib Hala and Doctor Wadior Safi, from the University of Kabul, both found sanctuary in Australia, after brutal persecution in Afghanistan. SBS, Wednesday, December 29, 2.30pm.
Life Pulse — Inside the lives and characters of Indigenous Australians. ABC, Wednesday, December 29, 2.55pm.
Divine Intervention — Collection of almost-silent vignettes that observe life under Israeli occupation, made by ex-patriot Palestinian Suleiman. SBS, Wednesday, December 29, 10pm.
Stonewall — Semi-fictional account of the drag queen-led riots outside the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York in 1969; commemorating the birth of the modern gay rights movement. ABC, Thursday December 30, 10.35pm.
Message Stick: Desperate Times — Looks at when a group of Aboriginal people sought help from the Libyan government. Their action shocked and panicked both the Australian government and the wider community. ABC, Friday, December 31, 6pm.
Lonely Planet Six Degrees: Havana — Explores some of the world's most happening cities by connecting with the people who live in them. SBS, Friday, December 31, 7.30pm.
Refugee Like Me — What leads millions to risk their lives in search of sanctuary each year when they face growing hostility and border closures? ABC, Tuesday January 4, 12.25am.
Non-Indigenous Involvement in the Reconciliation Movement — In the turbulent political climate of the late '90s, thousands taught themselves the 'Black History of Australia' and participated in events like the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk. ABC, Tuesday January 4, 2.55am.
Studio 22 : Michael Franti And Spearhead — Featuring the politically minded hip-hop/soul band Spearhead. ABC, Tuesday, January 4, 10.30pm.
From Green Left Weekly, December 15, 2004.
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