I Was Actually There
From the makers of the award-winning You Can't Ask That, this bold six-part documentary explores defining moments of our recent history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who witnessed them firsthand.
MHDCC
6 episodes
1. Port ArthurOn a crisp autumn morning at Port Arthur's historic convict settlement, a gunman walked into the Broad Arrow Cafe, killing 35 people. We go deep inside the experience, hearing from first hand witnesses to understand what it was like to live it.MCC31minJul 9, 2024
2. Boxing Day TsunamiA massive earthquake below the Indian Ocean unleashed the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, killing 230,000 people across 14 countries. Those who were swept up in the wave had no idea of its scale, only of the devastation that unfolded before their eyes.MCC31minJul 16, 2024
3. Nicky WinmarIt's a day etched into Australian sporting folklore for all the wrong reasons. A moment on a footy field where Nicky Winmar, a proud Noongar man, called out racism.MCC31minJul 23, 2024
4. The BeatlesWhen The Beatles flew into Adelaide, they had no idea that the biggest crowd they would ever witness was waiting for them. Fans describe the life-changing experience of seeing the biggest band in the world arrive.MCC29minJul 30, 2024
5. WoomeraA demonstration against indefinite mandatory detention at Woomera detention centre attracted more than a thousand concerned citizens from all over the country. But the protest took an unexpected turn.MCC31minAug 6, 2024
6. BeaconsfieldThe final episode in the series takes us to the small Tasmanian mining village of Beaconsfield. When a mine collapse killed Larry Knight and trapped two others, Todd Russell and Brant Webb managed to survive.MCC32minAug 13, 2024
I Was Actually There
20242 seasons12 episodesReturning Series
From the makers of the award-winning You Can't Ask That, this bold six-part documentary explores defining moments of our recent history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who witnessed them firsthand.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Docker Media Production (AU)
Maturity rating
MCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Stream
Services worldwide · data by JustWatch
Details and artwork from TMDB. Availability from JustWatch and can change without notice.