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Interrupting aggression

Interrupting aggression

Michael Mirasol writes on Steve James’ powerful new documentary ‘The Interrupters’, which follows a group of ex-cons and former gang members attempting to stop the cycle of violence in Chicago.

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Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 2

Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 2

On their final trip for 2011, the ACMI in the Regions crew travelled to Bass and Inverloch to document stories about the local community, including ‘swell’ mammas, replica ships and a refugee soccer team.

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Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 1

Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 1

The ACMI in the Regions crew got up close and personal with scrap metal sculptors, monster-wave riders and 80-year-old fishermen on their latest excursion to the communities of Phillip Island, Grantville and Corinella.

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A Year of Film at the Australian Mediatheque

A Year of Film at the Australian Mediatheque

We’ve chosen our top picks from the range of newsreels, shorts, features and television programs added to the Australian Mediatheque in 2011. What are yours?

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Star Voyager: Hidden treasures

Star Voyager: Hidden treasures

From Tintin to Tom Lehrer and David Bowie to Duncan Jones, take a look at some of the hidden gems in our ‘Star Voyager’ exhibition.

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Castaway with Tony Birch

Castaway with Tony Birch

Watch video excerpts of acclaimed Melbourne writer Tony Birch discussing his five favourite films, as part of our Desert Island Flicks program.

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