The Point - Season 1 / Year 2020

The Point - Season 1 / Year 2020

Season 1 / Year 2020

Network
Episodes40
DatesMai 27, 2020 - Juli 1, 2020

Episodes

Episode 14
Year 2020Episode 1460 min

Episode 14

The Point explores how COVID-19 has brought a new dimension to Reconciliation Week as we mark 20 years since the Corroboree 2000 reconciliation walks where thousands of Australians walked over bridges across the nation in solidarity. We hear from Senator Patrick Dodson about the importance of Reconciliation Week. And we are joined live at the desk by Filmmaker Warwick Thornton who talks to us about his new program ‘The Beach'. Hosted by John Paul Janke and Rachael Hocking.

Mai 27, 2020
Episode 15
Year 2020Episode 1560 min

Episode 15

The Point explores how we have kept our culture and identity strong during the coronavirus pandemic while many of us have been isolating away from County and family. Journalist Keira Jenkins explores connecting with culture whilst learning language at home. Hosted by Ryan Liddle and Shahni Wellington.

Juni 3, 2020
Episode 16
Year 2020Episode 1660 min

Episode 16

The Point examines the impact of coronavirus to the black arts and creative industries across the nation. From stage to screen to dance and entertainment, we explore the path forward for artists in gaining employment and working through the pandemic. Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

Juni 10, 2020
Episode 17
Year 2020Episode 1760 min

Episode 17

The Point reflects on the history of black protests in Australia, from the 1938 Day of Mourning to the decades of marching on January 26 and the recent Black Lives Matter rallies. 

Our people have hit the pavement to pressure governments to change policy impacting our lives. 

Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

Juni 17, 2020
Episode 18
Year 2020Episode 1860 min

Episode 18

The Point examines the disproportionate number of our people that are imprisoned and the justice system and government policies that are locking us up in increasing numbers. 

Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

Juni 24, 2020
Episode 19
Year 2020Episode 1960 min

Episode 19

The Point investigates the road ahead for black businesses and industries beginning to reopen across the nation. 

Journalist Douglas Smith meets a Jirrbal man from Far North Queensland employing over 100 Aboriginal staff in his property services company. 

And we check in on the Indigenous tourism industry recovering from the affects of Coronavirus border closures. 

Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

Juli 1, 2020

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