Arts in Action in partnership with Amnesty International is proud to host a community screening of the finale of the SBS Documentary “Go Back to Where you Came From” as part of the August Social Action Film Night. This is a free live simulcast screening including an exciting post screening lineup of special guests. http://artsinaction.com.au/live-simulcast-screening-go-back-to-where-you...
People are invited to come together at Bella Union on August 30th to watch the show, discuss the issues, and
find how to get involved to campaign for more humane policies that protect refugees’ human rights. So come along and be part of the action. This is a free unticketed event and seats are limited. Doors open at 8pm so come early to reserve a seat.
TICKETS: FREE
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBA
Celebrity Cast for the Second Season..
Six prominent faces from Australian politics, television and radio, some with outspoken views on refugees and asylum seekers and others with a connection to the debate, are set to get the nation talking when they feature in the second instalment of the groundbreaking and multi award winning SBS documentary series, Go Back to Where You Came From.
Last year, six ordinary Australians challenged their preconceived notions of refugees and asylum seekers by experiencing a confronting 25 day refugee journey in reverse. Deprived of their wallets, phones and passports, they boarded a leaky refugee boat, were rescued mid ocean, experienced immigration raids in Malaysia, livde in Kenyan refugee camps and visited slums in Jordan before ultimately making it to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq, protected by UN Peacekeepers and the US military. Series 1 Website.
This year, the six faces known to many Australians who will experience the life-risking journey when the series returns with new twists and turns, are:
Angry Anderson – Australian rock music legend, conservative political activist and aspiring National Party candidate.
Peter Reith – former Howard Government senior cabinet minister, including Minister for Defence from 2000-2001.
Imogen Bailey – actress widely known for her role as Nicola West in Australian soap Neighbours, and animal rights activist.
Allan Asher – former Commonwealth Ombudsman, outspoken consumer advocate.
Catherine Deveny – writer, comedian and social commentator.
Michael Smith – former radio shock jock with 2UE and 4BC.
The 3 night television event starts Tuesday 28 August on SBS ONE