Humans have approximately 30,000 genes. How many genes separate all members of one race from all members of another race?
NONE. We’re not different. We have different cultures, but we’re genetically identical.
So why does race continue to tear us apart?
Australian Race
Documentary Series, 8 x 30 min episodes
Journey deep into the Australian psyche to unpack the systemic racism embedded in the fabric of our culture and the underlying structures, patterns and trends that perpetuate this violence.
Australian Race is a national first, unpacking systemic racism embedded in Australia by travelling across the nation to investigate how race permeates our society, through art, language, law, media, science and sport. A well-known presenter will meet with scientists, educators, footballers and everyday Australians to understand how their daily lives are affected by race, share conversations with people who are expanding their knowledge of racial literacy and discover what it means to reconcile our connection to this Country by deepening our understanding of our identity. Unlike countries like the US, Australian’s have never before had a clear articulation of what “race” means and how this is embedded in our culture, society and our very selves. Drawing from theories of racial literacy, Australian Race will enable audiences to develop a new understanding of what race means and how racism exists at all levels of our society.
LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE
Are you interested in tackling Australia’s issues of culture and race? We’d love to talk to you. Please book a time with Director Genevieve Grieves to discuss how we can work together to untangle our nation’s foundational beliefs and complex biases.
Credits
Director: Genevieve Grieves (Worimi)
Producer: Laurrie Mansfield (Bundjalung)
Advisory team: Dr Lilly Brown (Gumbaynggirr), Dianne Jones (Nyoongah/Ballardong), and Odette Kelada (Anglo Egyptian)
We acknowledge First Peoples across the continent of Australia. We recognise the strength of First Peoples and their continuing connection to country and culture. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be.