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Pat O' Shane

Episode number: 1

Overview: The story of how Pat O'Shane AM defied the odds to become one of Australia's most brilliant legal game changers, and a look at her ambitious federal election campaign.

Neville Bonner

Episode number: 2

Overview: In 1971, Jagera Elder Neville becomes the first Aboriginal Australian to enter Australian Parliament. He sits for over 12 years in both State and Federal Parliament.

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Episode number: 3

Overview: Oodgeroo Noonuccal rises to fame after becoming the first Aboriginal person to publish a book of verse, which captures her archives, hopes and dreams, intertwined with the present-day activities of her talented family.

Tiga Bayles

Episode number: 4

Overview: Explores the life of Harold `Tiga' Bayles, an Aboriginal rights activist and radio presenter who was an important voice in the NSW Land Rights movement and instrumental in setting up Australia's first commercial Aboriginal radio station.