Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-history" theme.
Spicks and Specks is a comedy game show that tests contestants' knowledge of music history, trivia, and popular culture. Hosted by Adam Hills and featuring team captains Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough, the show brings together musicians, comedians, and music enthusiasts to compete in various music-related challenges.
Against the Wind is a TV mini-series set in New South Wales, Australia, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It follows the story of a teenage girl who faces the challenges of life as a female convict in a new land. With themes of friendship, family relationships, and the struggles of the first settlers, the series explores the early colonial period in Australia.
Australia: The Story of Us is an extraordinary journey through the people, places and events that have shaped Australia, from the first footprints on our continent to the present day. Astounding visual sequences, amazing CGI and dramatic re-enactments bring these stories to life and show how we came to be the country we are today.
Follow the story of Australian soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign during World War I, showcasing the hardships they faced and the impact it had on their lives.
Based on the novel of the same name, 'True History of the Kelly Gang' is a crime drama set in 19th century Australia. It follows the life of Ned Kelly, a notorious bushranger, and his gang as they commit a series of daring crimes and evade capture by the police. The film explores themes of violence, revenge, and the struggle between fiction and fact. It also delves into the relationship between Ned Kelly and his mother, highlighting the influence she had on his life. This gripping historical fiction offers a unique and insightful perspective on Australian folklore and the country's criminal history.
Sydney in Time is a rich and powerful story that charts the evolution of Sydney from its early years as a colonial outpost through to its emergence as a dynamic world city. The one-hour documentary looks back at the people, places and front page stories that have shaped a great city and helped define Australia.
In 1930s Australia, a bounty hunter forms an unlikely alliance with an Aboriginal man to track down an outlaw responsible for a brutal massacre. As they navigate the harsh landscape, they confront their own morality and the dark history of colonialism.
An Australian educational comedy television series based on the American series (and earlier web series) of the same name. In each episode, an inebriated celebrity struggles to recount a historical event, while actors reconstruct and enact the narrator's anecdotes while lip syncing the dialogue.
The Dish is a heartwarming film about the teamwork and determination of a group of Australian scientists and engineers who faced multiple challenges to successfully transmit the historic moonwalk of Apollo 11 to a global audience.
Parody of historical epics that focuses on real-life Australian explorers William John Wills and Robert O'Hara Burkes, who tragically tried to cross the Australian continent from the south, to the north, a distance of 3,250 km.
The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."
Based on true events that changed the law. This is the story of a survivor, Lyndal, a young woman sexually abused as an 11 year old while attending a prestigious school. Her courage to fight for justice is entrusted to a local lawyer determined to build a case and give Lyndal peace from her torment. With the help of his aspiring young associate and an enigmatic barrister, the lawyer and Lyndal find their way together.
The Secret River is a TV mini-series based on the novel of the same name. It tells the story of William Thornhill, a convict who is transported to Australia and starts a new life. The series explores the tensions between the convicts and the indigenous aboriginal people, as well as the challenges of building a colony in a harsh environment. It provides a gripping portrayal of Australian history in the 1800s.
First Australians is an Australian historical documentary series produced by Blackfella Films over the course of six years, and first aired in October 2008. The documentary is part of a greater project that further consists of a hard-cover book, a community outreach program and a substantial website featuring over 200 mini-documentaries. The series chronicles the history of contemporary Australia, from the perspective of its first people, or Aborigines. The series is essentially a synthesis of well documented historical information. It relies heavily on archival documents and interpretations from historians and members of both the Indigenous and European community and leaders. The story begins in 1788 in Sydney, with the arrival of the First Fleet and ends in 1993 with Koiki Mabo's legal challenge to the foundation of Australia. The series comprises seven episodes in which it explores what unfolded when the oldest living culture in the world was confronted by the British Empire. It explores the lives of particular individuals and uses their stories as a vehicle to explain the larger situations of the time. It explains violent aspects of European settlement of Australia, such as killings, battles, wars, as well as acts of friendship and decency between the early European settlers and Indigenous Australians. Indigenous Australian history has until recently been clouded by the "great Australian silence" where ignorance of the real history of Australia can be seen as a way for non-Indigenous to hide shame for their own history. In this respect it has been controversial in that many of these stories have not been portrayed on Australian television before and the Indigenous Australian perspective of European settlement is confrontational for many.
Oranges and Sunshine tells the powerful story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals in recent times: the mass deportation of children from the UK to Australia.
Set in the 1970s, 'I Am Woman' tells the story of Helen Reddy, an Australian singer-songwriter who becomes an icon of female empowerment and feminist movements. Facing misogynistic challenges in the male-dominated music industry, Helen defies societal expectations and showcases her tenacity to succeed. Based on a true story, the film explores her journey from Australia to Los Angeles, California, and her rise to fame as she fights against male chauvinism and champions women's liberation.
A documentary that explores the strong assimilation efforts, alcoholism, and social issues faced by Aboriginal people in Australia, while also highlighting their rich culture, art, and history. It delves into the legal rights, land rights, and racial tensions that continue to affect the Aboriginal community. The film provides a glimpse into the challenges of surviving and thriving in a colonial society.
The true life story of Lindy Chamberlain and her recount of a dingo taking her baby
In 1940s Australia, a nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy arrives at a remote monastery run by a renegade nun. His presence disturbs the delicate spiritual struggle and reveals the cost of survival.
Newsfront is a period drama set in 1950s Sydney, Australia, that follows the story of a news reporter and his experiences in the early days of television. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the personal sacrifices made by journalists in their pursuit of the truth. As the protagonist grapples with the changing landscape of journalism, he also faces personal challenges, including family dynamics and a deteriorating relationship. Newsfront is a compelling portrayal of an era marked by growth and upheaval in both the media industry and society at large.