The rise of terrorism and the persistence of social liberation movements highlight the question: what is the right way to respond to a corrupt government, oppression and injustice? The exploits of Ned Kelly, Australian icon and notorious outlaw, raise the same question. Thought a hero by some and a terrorist by others, this documentary sets out to examine the man and the issues and to tell the historically accurate story... Was Ned Kelly an outlaw, a freedom fighter or simply a murderer?


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Running Time: 1 x 1 hour
Produced by: Film Projects Pty Ltd

Next To Nothing explores the history of fashion's hidden layer - lingerie. Representative of ancient rituals and modern morés, underwear illustrates the collective memory of desire. This program probes into the psychology behind underclothes, interviewing designers, models, photographers and psychologists, even pop-star Dannii Minogue, to explain the power of the dress ... which is undress.

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Running Time: 1 x 60 min.
(Part One of a two-part series - Nothing to Hide)
Year of Production: 1995
Produced by: Mushroom Pictures & Beyond Productions Pty Ltd

Nothing To Hide weaves newsreels, film clips and interviews, tracing the history of beach fashion. As an icon of the twentieth century, swimwear saturates advertising, cinema, leisure time and sport. Presenting an account of swimwear through the years, this program focuses on contemporary ideals of body type and notions of sexual morality.

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Running Time :1 x 60 min.
(Part Two of a two-part series - Next to Nothing)
Year of Production: 1995
Produced by: Mushroom Pictures & Beyond Productions Pty Ltd

Playing the Game is a three part historical documentary series that takes a fresh look at some of the key developments in American (USA) foreign policy from the 1930’s to the 1980’s. In particular it looks at the impact of the worldwide process of decolonisation and the advent of the Cold War in changing U.S. policy from one of isolationist idealism to one of increasingly pragmatic interventionism. Filmed in 10 countries on 5 continents, this series focuses on little-known stories of international intrigue and power politics that helped to shape the world which we live in today.

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Running Time: 3 x 60 min
Year of Production: 2000
Produced by: Electric Pictures

Pozieres is an unremarkable little village in Northern France. In 1916, during the Great War, Pozieres became the site for an insane battle. The village was stormed and captured by Australian troops. In less than seven weeks though, they suffered twenty three thousand casualties for this tiny patch of earth. Pozieres was like a stone thrown violently into a pool that was the consciousness of a nation. The ripples spread outwards from the tiny French village and into the homes and hearts of those who endured, suffered, and lost.

Awards

Winner - Best Direction in a Documentary, Australian Film Institute Awards 2000 - Wain Fimeri.
Winner - Gold Camera Award, International Film & Video Festival, Chicago in Documentary, Current Events, Special Events category.


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Running Time: 52 mins
Year of Production: 2000
Produced by: Lynda House, Elm Films Pty