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- In a surprising twist to the legacy of the Stolen Generation, an Aboriginal Elder re-buries his long-deceased uncle in 'country'. This is the story of one Indigenous family's search for reconnection - a generation after it was torn apart by an Australian government policy of forcibly removing Aboriginal children from their parents. We follow the journey of ailing Norm Brown who is embarking on a quest to right a wrong and return his Uncle Kitchener to 'Country' and the place from where he was stolen.
- A group of Indigenous trainees are about to take part in one of the most impressive roadwork construction efforts in Australian history, but first they will have to overcome their personal struggles - not only to complete their construction certificate but to achieve long-term employment; a hurdle they have faced all their lives. Now, these participants are taking part in a unique training program that aims to take long term unemployed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders into ongoing secure work. The first of its kind in Australia, this culturally sensitive course has been specifically developed to meet the needs of modern Indigenous people in an attempt to close the gap of employment disadvantage. Along with the standard Certificate II in Civil Construction, the flexible course includes training in literacy, numeracy, life skills and personal development. Through observational footage and intimate interviews the film will follow the trainees' journeys from recruitment to graduation. Looking at these courageous people attempting to overcome immense personal burdens, Constructive Mob is a film about succeeding despite the odds. Ultimately, it is a story about mateship, teamwork and healing value of humour even in the direst of circumstances while offering an honest look at modern urban Indigenous life.
- In Crack Up, we witness the transformative power of comedy. Comedian David Granirer, a veteran stand-up comedy teacher has a niche market for his comedy classes - people with mental illness, and he's coming to Australia to transform the lives of 10 comedy hopefuls. They'll be pushed beyond their limit over 12 weeks to deliver an outstanding comedy show to a sold-out audience at Edge Theatre in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. We follow 3 hopefuls on the journey to comedic greatness.