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Kev Carmody: Songman captures the unusual creative process of one of Australia’s most celebrated songwriters as he sets about his latest musical adventure. Kev Carmody, nicknamed Australia’s black Bob Dylan, co-wrote “From Little Things Big Things Grow” - the most famous Aboriginal anthem ever written. This tribute features interviews with Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and Dan Sultan.
Michelle’s Story follows the dramatic events in the life of talented Australian dancer, Michelle Ryan, who danced for Meryl Tankard’s Australian Dance Theatre, famed for its ground-breaking choreography. Michelle relates the heart-wrenching story of her shock MS diagnosis, its tragic fallout and the slow path to rehabilitation as she works with disabled dancers as Artistic Director of Adelaide’s Restless Dance Theatre. Intimate access to Michelle is captured by the acclaimed choreographer Meryl Tankard, making her directorial debut on the ABC.
Patricia Piccinini: A Dark Fairytale is a portrait of world-renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini - famous for creating bizarre mutant creatures. The film examines her roots and influences, along with the profound impact the death of her mother had on the artists work.. It follows too the transitions Piccinini has made from one theme to another, as she explores the interface between technology and nature and makes a new series of work, collaborating with husband Peter Hennessy for the first time.
John Bell: One Man Show is a special tribute to award-winning icon of Australian theatre. It records a lifetime spent enthralling audiences, as on the eve of his 75th birthday the actor bows out of Bell Shakespeare, the company he founded 25 years ago. This documentary observes John Bell preparing his final show and includes interviews with friends, family and colleagues. Spine-tingling archival footage tells the story of the young Shakespeare obsessive, who once entertained his parents with his one-man puppet show version of Macbeth.
This season begins with a focus on the life of Jill Bilcock, one of the world's leading film artists and Academy award nominated film editor. Features commentary by Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann and Rachel Griffiths.
Features internationally renowned surf photographer Russell Ord, who has built a reputation for capturing incredible images of surfers on massive waves. Russell is a man on a quest - seeking one perfect shot.
This program surveys the life's work of one of Australia's most respected and pioneering documentary photographers.
This program looks at the art and influences of an a multi award-winning Australian painter whose work has re-interpreted a distinctly Australian femininity and domestic aesthetic.
For six weeks every year Roger Swainston painstakingly produces detailed drawings of life beneath the sea. This documentary follows his process, exploring the line between art and science.
