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Review: Wakefield, ABC TV From the comedy-drama of Josh Thomas’ Please Like Me, to the documentary series Changing Minds filmed inside a psychiatric hospital, the ABC has a track record of collaborating with mental health organisations and people with lived experience to create compelling, compassionate stories about mental health. Created by Kristen Dunphy and inspired by her own experiences as a patient, new series Wakefield is a fictional drama mystery set in a psychiatric hospital in the Blue Mountains. Wakefield presents a nuanced, multi-layered story about mental health through its ensemble cast. This eight-part series demonstrates the advantages of television’s long-form narrative over feature film. It provides greater scope to explore a range of mental health stories without resorting to caricatures and stereotypes. ....
Australia Come Fly With Me Justine Clarke investigates the turbulent history of Australians in the air, revealing the social injustice and disparities in society.
Every Family Has A Secret In this new season, much loved and celebrated actor Noni Hazlehurst will meet six Australians who are grappling with a family secret. Over three weeks, participants will travel around the world uncovering powerful truths about themselves, their families and Australia. Start season 2 here: Filthy Rich & Homeless Five high-profile Australians swap their privileged lives to discover what life is like for the nation s homeless in the country s most expensive city: Sydney. Start season 3 here: ....