Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Geography/Cultures

The Australia Series

A series of documentaries that offers in-depth studies on the geography, history, culture, and wildlife of the island-continent, Australia; also informative perspectives on significant contemporary issues are addressed. Programs available on 4 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 4-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

Australia: The Big Picture (cc)

"Highly Recommended! This is one of those fun-to-watch documentaries, filled with spectacular aerial footage, that literally gives viewers the "big picture" of what an incredible place Australia Australia is; it too offers wonderful close-up footage of the many unique animals found here. It may be impossible to Click for more

Australia's Great Barrier Reef: One Beautiful Day

"Highly Recommended. This is a well-organized documentary that captures Australia's Great Barrier Reef through the eyes of individuals who have a unique connection to the reef and its inhabitants. The photography is excellent and offers viewers a unique, one-of-a-kind experience with the barrier reefs and the marine Click for more

Australia: They "Shoot" Crocodiles, Don't They? (cc)

"Highly Recommended! The central point of this documentary of a year in the field is the difficult, sometimes tedious, often dangerous, and incredibly time-consuming process of capturing wildlife on film. The pace and scenes follow the daily life of a year long working safari. Many shots are candid clips of the Click for more

Jabiluka - Aboriginal Swindle (Australian Uranium Mining)

The lure of Uranium, the world's most dangerous mineral, has proved irresistible to successive Australian governments who dismiss the aboriginal Mirrar people's objections to the Jabiluka mine, which is surrounded by the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Twice Academy Award nominated director, David Bradbury Click for more