![]() ABC gets real on riots 21dec05 ABC Television will launch a reality program next year - and has pegged its relevance to Sydney's recent race riots. Family Footsteps will be a four-part television series taking second and third generation Australians back to their ancestral roots. While the riots that swept across Sydney's beaches have eased, December Films producer Tony Wright says Family Footsteps is very relevant to this generation. "There is no denying Family Footsteps comes at a time when race relations in Australia is being tested," he said. "A lack of understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural tapestry that makes up this country is, I believe, at the heart of the misunderstandings." Four people will be chosen to make the journey back to the life they may have led had their parents not migrated to Australia. December Films in collaboration with Grundy Australia are currently searching Australia for descendants of migrants who have never been to their country of origin. Applicants must have a sense of adventure and willingness to explore the cultures that make up the rich heritage of Australia. Email familyfootstepsdecemberfilms.com.au for more information.
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