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ABC doco seeks out Whitlam stories

ABC TV wants Gough Whitlam stories and memorabilia that can be featured in its new two-part documentary series, “Whitlam”.

Researchers seek personal stories, photos and super 8 or video footage about Whitlam.

Paul Clarke, the director of Whitlam said: “We want to build a mosaic of first person stories and speak to people with personal connections with Whitlam, in the style of the other films we’ve made.

“We know there will be lots of emotive stories – Whitlam the politician and his government polarised Australia.

“We want to hear how people saw Whitlam, met him and connected with him – and where they were when he was dismissed.

“Whitlam was a towering figure on the Australian political scene for several decades and remains a controversial figure even now.

“We would love to get your stories – so it’s as much a story about Australia changing, as it is about Whitlam.”

“Whitlam” will be produced for ABC TV by Bombora Film and Music Co, the team behind “Bombora: The Story Of Australian Surfing” and “Wide Open Road: The Story of Cars in Australia”, in co-production with Beyond Screen.

To submit your information, contact the ABC website abc.net.au/tv/documentaries/whitlam or write in to the ABC care of: ABC TV Documentaries, GPO BOX 9994, SYDNEY NSW 2001

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