Once Upon A Time In Punchbowl
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On December 15, 2014, an Iranian Australian holds more than 30 people hostage in downtown Sydney demanding an Islamic State flag and the right to speak to the prime minister. The incident results in two hostages and the hostage-taker being killed. The spotlight turns once again on Middle Easterners, Arabs and Muslims. Australia's participation in the "war against terror" and the rise in the number of Muslims from Australia in particular and western countries in general, leaving their homes to fight in Iraq and Syria have many asking the question, why? Exploring issues of integration, racism and multiculturalism, the four-part documentary series Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl looks to the past of an Arab community, the Lebanese in Australia - tracing the history of this community, their search for an identity, and their struggle to be accepted as Australians. As they adapt to their newfound home, the first generation is confronted by a complex reality of racism, drugs and religious extremism. Lebanese Australians work hard to establish their families but a series of domestic and global crises focus negative media attention on the community, forcing them to fight to be recognised as part of a broader Australia. The Lebanese Australian community has been besieged by international events beyond its control for 30 years. Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl is the inside story, told for the first time by people who have made a unique contribution to almost 40 years of Australian history. This is not only a story of Lebanese Australians but a story of Arab immigrants to the West.
- ChannelAl Jazeera English
- BroadcasterAl Jazeera Media Network
- Broadcast PlatformTelevision
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2005-present
Episode 4Saturday 21 March 2015On December 15, 2014, an Iranian Australian holds more than 30 people hostage in downtown Sydney demanding an Islamic State flag and the right to speak to the prime minister. The incident results in two hostages and the hostage-taker being killed. The spotlight turns once again on Middle Easterners, Arabs and Muslims. Australia's participation in the "war against terror" and the rise in the number of Muslims from Australia in particular and western countries in general, leaving their homes to fight in Iraq and Syria have many asking the question, why? Exploring issues of integration, racism and multiculturalism, the four-part documentary series Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl looks to the past of an Arab community, the Lebanese in Australia - tracing the history of this community, their search for an identity, and their struggle to be accepted as Australians. As they adapt to their newfound home, the first generation is confronted by a complex reality of racism, drugs and religious extremism. Lebanese Australians work hard to establish their families but a series of domestic and global crises focus negative media attention on the community, forcing them to fight to be recognised as part of a broader Australia. The Lebanese Australian community has been besieged by international events beyond its control for 30 years. Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl is the inside story, told for the first time by people who have made a unique contribution to almost 40 years of Australian history. This is not only a story of Lebanese Australians but a story of Arab immigrants to the West. -
Episode 3Saturday 14 March 2015On December 15, 2014, an Iranian Australian holds more than 30 people hostage in downtown Sydney demanding an Islamic State flag and the right to speak to the prime minister. The incident results in two hostages and the hostage-taker being killed. The spotlight turns once again on Middle Easterners, Arabs and Muslims. Australia's participation in the "war against terror" and the rise in the number of Muslims from Australia in particular and western countries in general, leaving their homes to fight in Iraq and Syria have many asking the question, why? Exploring issues of integration, racism and multiculturalism, the four-part documentary series Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl looks to the past of an Arab community, the Lebanese in Australia - tracing the history of this community, their search for an identity, and their struggle to be accepted as Australians. As they adapt to their newfound home, the first generation is confronted by a complex reality of racism, drugs and religious extremism. Lebanese Australians work hard to establish their families but a series of domestic and global crises focus negative media attention on the community, forcing them to fight to be recognised as part of a broader Australia. The Lebanese Australian community has been besieged by international events beyond its control for 30 years. Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl is the inside story, told for the first time by people who have made a unique contribution to almost 40 years of Australian history. This is not only a story of Lebanese Australians but a story of Arab immigrants to the West.
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Episode 2Saturday 7 March 2015On December 15, 2014, an Iranian Australian holds more than 30 people hostage in downtown Sydney demanding an Islamic State flag and the right to speak to the prime minister. The incident results in two hostages and the hostage-taker being killed. The spotlight turns once again on Middle Easterners, Arabs and Muslims. Australia's participation in the "war against terror" and the rise in the number of Muslims from Australia in particular and western countries in general, leaving their homes to fight in Iraq and Syria have many asking the question, why? Exploring issues of integration, racism and multiculturalism, the four-part documentary series Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl looks to the past of an Arab community, the Lebanese in Australia - tracing the history of this community, their search for an identity, and their struggle to be accepted as Australians. As they adapt to their newfound home, the first generation is confronted by a complex reality of racism, drugs and religious extremism. Lebanese Australians work hard to establish their families but a series of domestic and global crises focus negative media attention on the community, forcing them to fight to be recognised as part of a broader Australia. The Lebanese Australian community has been besieged by international events beyond its control for 30 years. Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl is the inside story, told for the first time by people who have made a unique contribution to almost 40 years of Australian history. This is not only a story of Lebanese Australians but a story of Arab immigrants to the West.
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Episode 1Saturday 28 February 2015On December 15, 2014, an Iranian Australian holds more than 30 people hostage in downtown Sydney demanding an Islamic State flag and the right to speak to the prime minister. The incident results in two hostages and the hostage-taker being killed. The spotlight turns once again on Middle Easterners, Arabs and Muslims. Australia's participation in the "war against terror" and the rise in the number of Muslims from Australia in particular and western countries in general, leaving their homes to fight in Iraq and Syria have many asking the question, why? Exploring issues of integration, racism and multiculturalism, the four-part documentary series Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl looks to the past of an Arab community, the Lebanese in Australia - tracing the history of this community, their search for an identity, and their struggle to be accepted as Australians. As they adapt to their newfound home, the first generation is confronted by a complex reality of racism, drugs and religious extremism. Lebanese Australians work hard to establish their families but a series of domestic and global crises focus negative media attention on the community, forcing them to fight to be recognised as part of a broader Australia. The Lebanese Australian community has been besieged by international events beyond its control for 30 years. Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl is the inside story, told for the first time by people who have made a unique contribution to almost 40 years of Australian history. This is not only a story of Lebanese Australians but a story of Arab immigrants to the West.
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Programme Name
- Once Upon A Time In Punchbowl
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Broadcaster History
- Al Jazeera Media Network
- Al Jazeera English
Description
- On December 15, 2014, an Iranian Australian holds more than 30 people hostage in downtown Sydney demanding an Islamic State flag and the right to speak to the prime minister. The incident results in two hostages and the hostage-taker being killed. The spotlight turns once again on Middle Easterners, Arabs and Muslims. Australia's participation in the "war against terror" and the rise in the number of Muslims from Australia in particular and western countries in general, leaving their homes to fight in Iraq and Syria have many asking the question, why? Exploring issues of integration, racism and multiculturalism, the four-part documentary series Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl looks to the past of an Arab community, the Lebanese in Australia - tracing the history of this community, their search for an identity, and their struggle to be accepted as Australians. As they adapt to their newfound home, the first generation is confronted by a complex reality of racism, drugs and religious extremism. Lebanese Australians work hard to establish their families but a series of domestic and global crises focus negative media attention on the community, forcing them to fight to be recognised as part of a broader Australia. The Lebanese Australian community has been besieged by international events beyond its control for 30 years. Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl is the inside story, told for the first time by people who have made a unique contribution to almost 40 years of Australian history. This is not only a story of Lebanese Australians but a story of Arab immigrants to the West.