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TV Movie Guide Highlights: 23 - 29 September

When it comes to movies, there's something for everybody on SBS, SBS VICELAND, NITV and SBS On Demand. Find out what's screening where and when.

Movies

The Ernie Davis story: how civil rights impacted college football

REVIEW | In the 1960s, star footballer Ernie Davis was all but begged by Syracuse University to accept a scholarship to their prestigious college. But once he...

On TV

What are the Fraggles doing on Indigenous television?

NITV will introduce a new generation to old characters with a remastered version of the beloved Fraggle Rock.

Movies

The rise of Jack Johnson: How Australia crowned the first African-American heavyweight champ

REVIEW | Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns gives intimate look into one of history's most fascinating athletes, writes film critic, Travis Akbar.

Movies

Beyond the Mat: an intimate look into the garish world of wrestling

REVIEW | Blak film critic Travis Akbar discovers that what goes on in WWE's multibillion-dollar empire has to be seen to be believed.

Movies

5 sports movies that are worth playing

Blak film critic — and footy fan — Travis Akbar lists his top 5 favourite films about sport.

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“Karla Grant presents” - a new series on NITV

Conversation with Karla Grant about her upcoming new TV programs on NITV. One of these programs will debut on Monday 19th of August at 8.30 pm. This 4 parts...

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OPINION

Calling out the 'whitelash' that drives the defence of blackface

OPINION: People of colour are not play things for parties, so why is it, when blackface is called out as offensive, the defence cries foul. Is that 'white privilege'...

Opinion

Australian Human Rights Commission, where the bloody hell are you?

Opinion: Where is the Human Rights Commission when Aboriginal women are suffering the full brunt of racist violence?

18 Sep 2019 - 12:24pm

The rise of 'eco-anxiety': climate change affects our mental health, too

ANALYSIS: Extreme weather events can have a catastrophic impact on those bearing the brunt of climate change. Is our society prepared for this type of health...

OPINION

Why I run to be better Dad

OPINION: One happy Dad from Maningrida believes running can rebuild your spirit and strengthen your family. He's calling out for others to join him in Sydney for...

News

The Imagination Declaration: Young Indigenous Australians want to be heard – but will we listen?

When you think of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander kid, or in fact any kid, imagine what’s possible. Don’t define us through the lens of disadvantage […]...

The Conversation

How Indigenous designers are challenging the fashion industry

Fashion design today is being shaped by First Nations people at every level.

2 Aug 2019 - 11:14am

The Australian Dream is must-see for lovers of football and this country

REVIEW: The Australian Dream is a powerful new documentary about the booing saga Adam Goodes faced and what it means for the nation. In this film, Adam along with...

In The Community

Stories of First Nations people making an impact in their communities; locally, nationally and abroad.

NITV News

Noongar musician hopes new album will bring unity

It’s been a long time between albums for Noongar singer-songwriter Phil Walleystack but after five years of work his latest release has dropped, filled with a message...

NITV News

'Brave' students celebrated for closing the gap on literacy

An Aboriginal-led campaign is helping mature-aged students across New South Wales close the gap on literacy.

News

Meet the man building libraries in remote communities - by post

One young Kamilaroi man is on a mission to make sure kids in remote areas have access to science resources.

NITV News

Abandoned Pilbara pub reopens as Indigenous community hub

The Victoria Hotel in Roebourne, at the edge of Western Australia's Pilbara region, enters a new era after officially re-opening as a community hub.

In the Community

Love to my brothers, the deadly Black Dads

OPINION: One man in Broome is raising four daughters as a single father. Happy Fathers Day!

OPINION

Teens are flipping dark times into the sunshine

OPINION: Young people are proving they have the talent to disrupt negative stereotypes, and this can save lives.

NITV News

Cape York kids lead mass choir in language

Nine children from the remote Cape York community of Hope Vale take centre stage to sing in language at Sydney Opera House.

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Why Australia needs to raise the criminal age of responsibility to 14

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has introduced new youth justice recommendations, which legal and medical experts say Australia needs to adopt.

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NITV News

'A true voice for the voiceless': SA Aboriginal Elder Tauto Sansbury dies

Narungga man Tauto Sansbury, a leading Aboriginal Elder and social justice campaigner, has died after a battle with cancer.

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A piece of Australia's islander history is being demolished to build a car park

A series of 120-year-old walls built by South Sea Islander labourers are being destroyed in the NSW town of Cugden, angering their descendants.

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Over The Black Dot

Timana Tahu: Storm or Roosters? It comes down to which team wants it the most

Timana Tahu previews two huge NRL preliminary finals and says Roosters star Latrell Mitchell deserves the right to focus on doing his job, rather than dealing...

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NITV News

'It's gotten worse': Latrell Mitchell vows to continue fight against racism

Latrell Mitchell has vowed to continue calling out racism for the good of future generations of Indigenous Australians.

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'Failed experiment': Aboriginal groups reject cashless cards

Aboriginal organisations have condemned federal Coalition plans to expand the use of cashless welfare cards at a Senate inquiry.

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AAP - SBS

Fresh unrest in Papua and West Papua kills 19 civilians

Twenty people have been killed in fresh unrest in the two provinces of Papua and West Papua.

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AFP - SBS

'How dare you?': Greta Thunberg rips into world leaders over climate inaction

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has condemned world leaders at a special UN climate summit in New York.

OPINION

Calling out the 'whitelash' that drives the defence of blackface

OPINION: People of colour are not play things for parties, so why is it, when blackface is called out as offensive, the defence cries foul. Is that 'white...

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Tragically, this isn’t the first death in custody for the family of Murri man Shaun Coolwell. Three years after he died, his family don't know when the inquest...