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EPISODE 2 - Her will to survive | Tuesday 14 October at 8:30pm
The land grab moves south to Tasmania. In an effort to protect the real estate prices, it is decided to remove the Tasmanian Aboriginal people from the island. The Government enlists an Englishmen for the job, who is helped by a young Aboriginal woman Truganini.
I hadnt heard of this series until it was mentioned to me in my course that i am studying at university. I have the book and am now watching the series. I find it a very well presented and well researched program! I think it is a great resource for my course! Well Done!!
submitted: 30 Apr 2009 11:45 AEST
Gifty from Canberra says:
AM A NURSING STUDENT STUDYING ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND HEALTH, I WANT TO SAY BIG THANKS. THE INFORMATION IS VERY EDUCATIONAL AND I CANT WAIT TO WATCH THE NEXT EPISODE. THANK YOU
submitted: 30 Apr 2009 11:45 AEST
Kinamantara from Sydney says:
Hi, a lot of people keep posting borderline racist, and outwardly racist videos online about my people. And it's becoming depressing.
Though a lot of the current problems in my society today are I admit, self perpetuating, though this was because of a series of horrible events on both sides that cannot be undone.... I want to maintain hope that long ago, we dreamed dreams pure and vibrant as any ancient people, and someday people will become and be seen as the people we could have been.
Thank you for making this documentary. I shall hold my head high.
submitted: 25 Apr 2009 14:28 AEST
Erina from Bexley says:
For those who viewed the series, hands up who didn't cry. In fact there was one night when i couldn't watch it any more because of the blatant disregard for another persons life. Could anyone for one moment think about how it would feel to be hunted down because your only worth is seen as an object for sport (bounty) and monetary gain. I congratulate the Aboriginal Academics for their true portrayal of realism. Aboriginal people are both beautiful and proud, regardless of how the media portrays them. Congratulations to those who participated in developing the series. My daughter actually bought me the Edition of First Australians for Christmas.I would be interested in stats (the number of TV's that were tuned in to SBS when the series was running?
submitted: 23 Apr 2009 10:53 AEST
Jo from Brunswick Heads says:
This is the most powerful and deeply moving documentary series that I can remember seeing. Everyone should see it. Australians don't know enough about their history, and how Australia came to be as it is today. All I remember from high school history education is World War 2 in Europe and the ancient Egyptians. This docu should be part of high school curriculum. Thankyou
submitted: 22 Apr 2009 13:22 AEST
Linda Wilson from Bald Hills 4036 says:
I felt this story was so informative and at times made me feel very guilty that so many people had been killed for no real reason as it showed the aboriginal people were very happy to con exist with the whites, and now I have a better understanding of the first fleet and what went wrong. maybe one day we can all live and co exist together that is my hope. HOw i dont know but there is always hope.
submitted: 20 Apr 2009 12:41 AEST
James from Shenton Park says:
This is AMAZING! To have a programme/book about Australian history that isn't essentialy Ambien is a great achievement!
submitted: 16 Apr 2009 22:31 AEST
Emanuele Diamanti from West Perth says:
Thanks for your work. Finally what has really happened got unveiled. I am buying it as it s worth supporting you, your work and these people' s past present and future.
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