Australia: An Unofficial History, a new SBS documentary series, examines how government-sponsored films shaped national identity during World Expo 1970. The series contrasts the idealized portrayal of Australia as a carefree, young, white nation with the emergence of diverse social movements in the 1970s, including feminism and land rights. Through archival footage, the documentary highlights the shift in societal narratives, revealing the public's growing demand to see their own lives and experiences reflected in film, thus challenging the government’s official portrayal.
The footage from World Expo '70 portrayed Australia as a carefree, young, white nation, emphasizing a controlled image defined by government standards.
Australia: An Unofficial History reveals the contrasting narratives of the official presentation versus the emerging voices of 1970s Australia.
The documentary shows how Australians began to reflect on their identities through film as society faced significant issues like land rights and feminism.
Long-buried archival footage illustrates the drastic changes in Australian society, challenging the sanitized image promoted by the government in earlier decades.
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