The Australian Dream is a documentary that uses the remarkable and inspirational story of Indigenous AFL legend Adam Goodes as the prism through which to tell a deeper and more powerful story about race, identity and belonging. The film will unpick the events of the 2013-15 AFL seasons and ask fundamental questions about the nature of racism and discrimination in society today. Walkley award-winning writer Stan Grant and BAFTA award-winning director Daniel Gordon join forces to tell this remarkable story of one of the most decorated & celebrated players in AFL history. A man who remains a cultural hero; the very epitome of resilience & survival, who continues to fight for equality and reconciliation.

"Gibson recounts her childhood in conservative Richmond, Virginia, and her growing estrangement from her sister and parents. Returning home years later to meet the needs of her stroke-crippled sister and her incapacitated parents, Gibson offers a deeply moving recounting of her reconciliation with the family she left behind"--Provided by publisher.

Roy Brooks reframes one of the most important, controversial & misunderstood issues of modern times in this reassessment of the debate on black reparation. He shifts the focus from the backward-looking question of compensation for victims to a more forward-looking opportunity for racial reconciliation.

The term social justice and responsibility is said to be a "Utopian" concept and impossible to achieve. Does this mean that the individuals in society should not try to achieve it? If Australia sought to bridge the gap between the have and the have nots, then Australian society would enjoy a more cohesive and productive society. A characteristic of an advanced society is one in which all people are afforded the same access to the legal system and equality. A socially just society is one that is effective and caring. This programme features interviews with Tim Costello and Julian Burnside, as well as Christine King from Reconciliation Australia and Karam Abduladeem, a former refugee held in mandatory detention.

"Discusses the history of South Africa from the early centuries of the Common Era to the present-day and addresses broad themes of world history such as colonialism, white settlement, nationalism and reconciliation"--Provided by publisher.