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The Media at War

Over the past 100 years the media has had a powerful relationship with war. From changing public opinion back at home to dictating what happens on the battlefield. This documentary examines how the media reported on several key wars and what effect that had focusing on the Australian perspective.

Top Cast

  • Jack Busija

    Jack Busija

    Narrator (voice)

  • Joey Dibennardo

    Joey Dibennardo

    Additional Dialogue (voice)

  • James Houghton

    James Houghton

    Additional Dialogue (voice)

  • William Robson

    William Robson

    Additional Dialogue (voice)

  • Sophia Buddhadasa

    Sophia Buddhadasa

    Additional Dialogue (voice)

  • Aditya Karatagi

    Aditya Karatagi

    Additional Dialogue (voice)

  • Charlie Rasmussen

    Charlie Rasmussen

    Additional Dialogue (voice)

Overview

Over the past 100 years the media has had a powerful relationship with war. From changing public opinion back at home to dictating what happens on the battlefield. This documentary examines how the media reported on several key wars and what effect that had focusing on the Australian perspective.

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