Documentaries
What does Australia ‘sound’ like? New show lends an ear
ABC radio producer Ann Jones has embarked on an entertaining and fact-filled mission to capture Australia’s unique sounds in The Soundtrack of Australia.
- by Ben Pobjie
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Rodriguez, Searching for Sugar Man singer with an aura of mystery, dies at 81
The Detroit singer-songwriter was championed decades after his 1970 debut album by fans in Australia and South Africa, and became the subject of an Oscar-winning documentary.
- by Harrison Smith
How did Ye get here? Five things we learn in the new Kanye West documentary
The Trouble With KanYe investigates how Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, one of America’s most celebrated artists, became a megaphone for hate and division.
- by Thomas Mitchell
‘He’d hate it, so I’m doing it’: Telling the Michael Gudinski story
Director Paul Goldman spills the beans on the troubled journey to screen of a documentary about Mushroom group founder and Oz rock pioneer Michael Gudinski.
- by Karl Quinn
Jumped on the Matildas bandwagon? Time to watch this revealing doco
Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter and Mary Fowler talk about their journey to the World Cup in this revealing and surprisingly frank series.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
They’re the voice: The high-schoolers who made a John Farnham musical
This Is Going To Be Big is a high school coming of age movie with a difference, and it’s an absolute delight.
- by Karl Quinn
How and why does a person go ‘missing’? New doco tries to find answers
Documentary maker Laurie Critchley is used to difficult topics; her latest series, Missing Persons Investigation, wades into challenging personal and ethical terrain.
- by Ben Pobjie
The Staircase ruined Margie’s life. Now she’s taking it back
For the past two decades she’s had to live with the fact her family’s trauma was documented. Now she wants to make sure others don’t go through the same.
- by Karl Quinn
Anthony LaPaglia’s personal dive into the Mafia’s history in Australia
The acclaimed actor has a personal stake in the ABC’s new three-part documentary series about the history of the mafia in Australia.
- by Debi Enker
Trailer: Rachel's Farm
Scenes from Rachel's Farm: Ward's new documentary showcasing her shift to regenerative farming.
The moment Brendan Cowell realised he’d made it in Hollywood
Acting is like a dinner party, says Brendan Cowell. “If I get invited, I’m just so happy and I’m very grateful that you thought of me,” he says.
- by Ben Pobjie