Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl
“A journey to call Australia home”
Series Overview
Tells the inside story of the challenges the Lebanese Australian community has faced in Australia and how they have fought to overcome them. This landmark documentary series hears from community leaders, police, families and individuals, as they combine to tell the compelling and dramatic story of a proud and resilient community, under intense pressure and scrutiny. The story begins in the 1970s when large numbers of Lebanese migrants flooded into Australia. Many were Muslim, most were traumatised by civil war, all were desperate to build a better future. Over the coming decades, these new Australians struggled to establish a new life in their adopted country.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
50 min per episode
2014 – Present
Premiered: 19/06/2014
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “2005-2012”
After the Cronulla Beach riots in December 2005, lots of Lebanese Australians were left outraged at what they perceive as an attack by wider Australia on their Australian identity, their culture and religion. After rumours spread of reprisals against the Lakemba Mosque thousands met up to protect the building.
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What is Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl about?
Tells the inside story of the challenges the Lebanese Australian community has faced in Australia and how they have fought to overcome them. This landmark documentary series hears from community leaders, police, families and individuals, as they combine to tell the compelling and dramatic story of a proud and resilient community, under intense pressure and scrutiny. The story begins in the 1970s when large numbers of Lebanese migrants flooded into Australia. Many were Muslim, most were traumatised by civil war, all were desperate to build a better future. Over the coming decades, these new Australians struggled to establish a new life in their adopted country.
How many seasons does Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl have?
Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl?
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Who created or directed Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl?
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