Obama-produced series romanticises crypto fraudsters
Plus, a Robodebt drama, a sobering docuseries about a death in the outback and the first estate-authorised retelling of heavyweight champion Muhammed Ali hits TV this month.
November brings a trio of riveting series to our screens. The first, a four-part documentary miniseries titled "2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback," explores the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe. The series delves into the immediate aftermath and the long-term consequences through interviews with locals, police officials, and social workers. Viewers can catch this powerful piece on SBS and SBS on Demand from November 10.
Simultaneously, Netflix presents "The Altruists," a Netflix original limited series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions. This film delves into the meteoric rise and tragic downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, the founders of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The series, which has been dubbed "Gen Z's Bonnie and Clyde," stars Anthony Boyle as Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as Ellison. It is set to air on Netflix from November 19.
Lastly, the Australian drama "Shakedown," based on the book "Mean Streak" by Rick Morton, chronicles the Robodebt scandal of the Australian government's automated debt notices system. The series highlights the human impact of these notices on families and the Centrelink staff who administered them. Kat Box's powerful portrayal of a mother's grief and determination resonates throughout the series. "Shakedown" premieres on ABC TV and iview on November 22.
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