Rebel With a Cause

Synopsis

A celebration of the personal journeys of four First Nations trailblazers from Queensland, who created amazing pathways for future generations. It celebrates four iconic and outstanding Queensland First Nations rebels - Senator Neville Bonner, poet Ooodgeroo Noonuccal, magistrate Pat O’Shane and media icon Tiga Bayles – who put everything on the line for change.

First Air Date: 2023-10-01

Last Air Date: 2023-10-22

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: SBS, National Indigenous Television

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Top Cast

Pat O'Shane as Self
Neville Bonner as Self
Oodgeroo Noonuccal as Self
Tiga Bayles as Self

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pat O' Shane (2023-10-01)

The story of how Pat O'Shane AM defied the odds to become one of Australia's most brilliant legal game changers, and a look at her ambitious federal election campaign.
Ep. 2: Neville Bonner (2023-10-08)

In 1971, Jagera Elder Neville becomes the first Aboriginal Australian to enter Australian Parliament. He sits for over 12 years in both State and Federal Parliament.
Ep. 3: Oodgeroo Noonuccal (2023-10-15)

Oodgeroo Noonuccal rises to fame after becoming the first Aboriginal person to publish a book of verse, which captures her archives, hopes and dreams, intertwined with the present-day activities of her talented family.
Ep. 4: Tiga Bayles (2023-10-22)

Explores the life of Harold `Tiga' Bayles, an Aboriginal rights activist and radio presenter who was an important voice in the NSW Land Rights movement and instrumental in setting up Australia's first commercial Aboriginal radio station.