8mmm Aboriginal Radio
8mmm Aboriginal Radio is a new comedy series stating Wednesday 29th of April on ABC 1. Situated in Alice Springs the show follows a community radio station and their colourful contributors who seem to do more harm than good. The radio station explores day-to-day life in one of Australia’s most remote communities and addresses serious issues such as culture, alcohol, education and reconciliation head on all while having a laugh.
Series Creator and Star Trish Morton says she wanted to make a television series “that highlighted the differences between our cultures as well as celebrating the similarities.” Comedy is often a masterful tool to explore deeper more serious issues. Trish recalls a mantra from her experiences with the Central Australian Mob “ if you don’t laugh, you’ll only cry.”
8mmm Aboriginal Radio was filmed on location in Alice Springs, taking advantage of local community involvement, which Trish mentions, was one of the goals from the outset. The series is written and directed by indigenous talent as well as featuring a large ensemble of some of Australia’s brightest young stars including Ian Meadows (The Moody’s) and Shari Sebbens (The Sapphires, Redfern Now).
8mm Aboriginal Radio will premier on ABC1 Wednesday 29th of April at 9:30 pm.
By Brendan Modini
