The Idea of Australia on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E4 – Australia’s identity is shaped by lore – the ‘fair go,’ a multicultural haven, a sporting nation, and the values of mateship, sacrifice, and the larrikin spirit. But how much of this is reality, and how much is a story we’ve told ourselves?
Presented by Academy Award nominee Rachel Griffiths AM (Total Control, Muriel’s Wedding, Hacksaw Ridge, Brothers & Sisters), the landmark documentary event The Idea of Australia isn’t a retelling of history; it’s a reimagining of the future. What does it really mean to be Australian, and where do we go from here?
Season One, Episode Four: Creative Nation
What are the stories we’ve told ourselves through film, art, books and song, about who we are? How do these stories explain our place in the world and shape the way the world sees us? How did we throw off the constraints of censorship and the cultural cringe to thrive?
Culture and the arts are often ahead of the curve and our politicians in determining our identity as a nation. So, Australia’s creatives should be supported and cherished as they push boundaries for the good of us all. And in the land of the world’s oldest storytellers, how can we draw on our past and increasingly diverse present to create new stories to better reflect and shape the 21st century idea of Australia?
The Idea of Australia on SBS and SBS on Demand – New Episode / Wednesday 5 November at 7.30pm (4 Parts)
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The Idea of Australia on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E4
