SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER
Colour Theory - Arts 12.30pm
Richard Bell hosts Colour Theory Source: NITV
In this episode Yuwaalaraay artist, Lucy Simpson, shows us how Aboriginal culture can become part of the fabric of our everyday lives, literally! From Walgett to Sydney, Lucy has designs on the way we live.
Standing on Sacred Ground - Documentary 8.30pm
Narrated by Graham Greene, with the voices of Tantoo Cardinal and Q'orianka Kilcher, the "Standing on Sacred Ground" series exposes threats to native peoples' health, livelihood, and cultural survival in eight communities around the world. Rare verité scenes of tribal life allow indigenous people to tell their own stories—and confront us with the ethical consequences of our culture of consumption.
Dave Chappelle's Block Party - Documentary 9.30pm
Round out the weekend with the epic Blockparty featuring the best of the HipHop/R&B world.
'Not since Woodstock has there been a concert with so much love.'
In the summer of 2004, an excited crowd of strangers board a bus to Brooklyn to join comedian Dave Chappelle at his block party. Meanwhile, at an undisclosed venue not far away, Dave is greeting musicians such as Jill Scott, The Fugees, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Kanye West and Cody Chestnut, who have all come to perform at the party.
MONDAY 10th OCTOBER
Talking Language - Documentary 6.00pm
Banduk Marika shares some of her language with Ernie Dingo in Talking Language Source: NITV
The Medicine Line - Documentary Series 8.30pm
The Medicine Line host/cinematographer Dave Gaudet Source: Facebook
Marley Africa Road Trip - Documentary 11.00pm
Follows three sons of music legend Bob Marley as they travel back to Africa with hopes of reconnecting with their father.
TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER
Cafe Niugini - Food Series 6.00pm
Captures the extraordinary food cultures and cuisines of Papua New Guinea. Jennifer Baing takes us on a unique culinary journey experiencing the land of more than 800 tribes and healthy food recipes.
Best of Koori Knockout - Sports 7.30pm
Source: Brendan Esposito
Men's Grand Final - Redfern All Blacks 1 vs Newcastle All Blacks
Express Yourself - Comedy Series 8.30pm
Sean Choolburra, the host of Express Yourself Source: NITV
WEDNESDAY 12th OCTOBER
Defining Moments- Documentary Series 6.00pm
Soul Singer David Leha aka Radical Son Source: Facebook
Contact - Documentary 8.00pm
In 1964, Yuwali was 17 when her first contact with white men was filmed. Now 62 she tells the story behind this extraordinary footage Source: Google
NITV On The Road - Boomerang Festival - Entertainment 10.30pm
Boomerang Festival Fri 25th 2016 by Orlando Sydney Source: Orlando Sydney
THURSDAY 13th OCTOBER
Kriol Kitchen - Food Series 12.30pm
Kriol Kitchen eating a traditional Torres Strait Islander dish - Sup Sup with Helani Doolah. Source: NITV
Rose Against The Odds - Documentary - 7.30pm
Legendary Aboriginal boxer Lionel Rose Source: NITV
Once Were Warriors - Movie - 9.30pm
Source: Supplied
FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER
The Prophets - Documentary 6.30pm
Source: The Prophets
Presented as a comprehensive anthology, their lives are a fascinating aspect of NZ history.
On The Edge- Documentary 7.30pm
Watch On the Edge on Friday 16 September 7.30pm on NITV Source: NITV
Kayla and Alan reveal their dancing talents and Muriel relives a shattering incident from her past.
The Other Side - Documentary 11.20pm
Share in the journey of these Aboriginal ghost hunters as they try to understand what they encounter in the context of indigenous culture of the land.
SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER
Milpirri - Winds of Change - Documentary 2.30pm
Wanta Jampijinpa Patrick, Artistic Director of Milpirri and CoDirector / Narrator of the documentary. Source: Google
Torres to the Thames - Documentary 3.30pm
Torres To The Thames follows the Purple Spider Dance troupe as they perform at a prestigious Festival in England. Source: SBS
The experience will strengthen their connection and belief in their Culture.
The Loner - Documentary 7.00
A documentary on the lost album recording of Uncle Vic Simms in the 1960's from Bathurst prison and its inspiration for a Torres Strait Islander man seeking to bring it back to life with a twist.
