Events & Talks podcast
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Schindler's ListTom Keneally, award-winning novelist and social advocate, tells the story behind his influential novel Schindler's List and reflects on its significance today.File size: 14.8 MB | Duration: 00:32:32 |
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Biography, autobiography and memoir: presidential bests and worstsBob Carr, the former and longest continuously serving premier of NSW, and author of the recently published My reading life, delves into his personal library to talk about presidential biographies, autobiographies and memoirs ... from the best to the worst. File size: 21.9 MB | Duration: 00:47:52 |
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Wisdom gallery talkAward-winning photographer and filmmaker Andrew Zuckerman talks candidly about his highly anticipated Wisdom book and exhibition. Andrew travelled the globe to interview and photograph 50 of the world’s most iconic figures over the age of 65, hand-picked by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. A video of this talk is available. In association with Wisdom File size: 21.7 MB | Duration: 00:47:24 |
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You can't always get what you wantEnjoy an exclusive live interview with author and tour manager Sam Cutler, who survived Altamont and has worked with the two largest grossing live acts in the world, the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. Sam is interviewed by Jeff Apter, a leading writer of non-fiction. Jeff has contributed to Rolling Stone (where he spent five years as Music Editor), GQ and The Bulletin. His books include studies of the bands Silverchair, the Cure and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. File size: 32 MB | Duration: 01:10:02 |
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Anne of Green GablesSusannah Fullerton looks at the lasting appeal of Anne of Green Gables, now celebrating the 100th year of its publication, and analyses the life of its extraordinary Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. File size: 29.28 MB | Duration: 01:03:58 |
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Studio stories 2Artists Wendy Sharpe and Angus Nivison invite you inside their amazing studios and talk candidly about their day-to-day life, travel and artistic influences. The talk is introduced by photographer R Ian Lloyd, who captured in extraordinary detail 61 Australian artists in their studio environment. File size: 23.22 MB | Duration: 00:50:45 |
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Miles Franklin's first play: The Survivors - Part 2Miles Franklin also wrote plays! Drawing on her experiences in Chicago, The Survivors examines issues close to Miles' heart: social justice and the rights of workers. This reading, presented by students of Macquarie University and professional actors, is a world premier of the play in its centenary year. Performers: Amy Crilley, Michael Cullen, Simon Dooley, Karina Hudson, James Shoobridge, Gavin Williams. File size: 16.33 MB | Duration: 00:35:40 |
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Miles Franklin's first play: The Survivors - Part 1Miles Franklin also wrote plays! Drawing on her experiences in Chicago, The Survivors examines issues close to Miles' heart: social justice and the rights of workers. This reading, presented by students of Macquarie University and professional actors, is a world premier of the play in its centenary year. Performers: Amy Crilley, Michael Cullen, Simon Dooley, Karina Hudson, James Shoobridge, Gavin Williams. File size: 25.56 MB | Duration: 00:55:50 |
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The Dressmaker's DaughterThe Dressmaker's Daughter is an unforgettable and evocative account of a time when everything seemed possible. Kate Llewellyn chats about her life and reads from her book, which is written with a poet's touch. Kate reveals her darkest regrets and heart-warming triumphs - from her early days on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia through to nursing training, marriage, life in bohemian Adelaide and the beginning of her journey as a writer. File size: 20.74 MB | Duration: 00:45:19 |
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