49 National Coal Strike
Further exploration of the 1949 National Coal Strike from a Queensland perspective.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Tom Curphey
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
Beneath Black Skies
A documentary that recounts the history of coal mining in the Illawarra region of southern NSW.
Black Gold, Kindred Spirits
A documentary about the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine in Victoria, from its inception in 1908 to its closure in 1969.
Blood On The Coal
A feature length documentary charting the history and contemporary challenges for mineworkers on the Queensland coalfields.
Caddie
Feature film about a woman's struggle to survive impoverished inner city Sydney during the Depression.
Constant Vigilance
A documentary about the campaigns and struggles of construction workers in Victoria.
Deep Bells Ringing – The Life And Songs Of Paul Robeson
A documentary recounting American bass baritone artist and political activist Paul Robeson's visit to the construction site of the Sydney Opera House.
Digger Goes To Parliament
A short documentary in which Digger Murphy recounts how his grandfather Charles Kilpatrick participated in the 'Suicide Squad' to abolish Queensland's Upper House of Parliament in 1921.
Don’s Party
A satirical comedy feature film about an election night party in the suburbs of Sydney in 1969.
From The Mines To The Ships – Our Strength Is In The Chain
A conference video presentation about the threat of globalisation and the need for unions to work together worldwide.
Globalising Solidarity
A conference video presentation about globalisation and the need for Australian unionists to engage with workers around the world.
Globalising Solidarity – Extended Version
An extended conference video presentation about globalisation and the need for Australian unionists to engage with workers around the world.
Grocon: A Dispute About Safety
A short documentary about the CFMEU's dispute with Grocon over safety.
Inaugural MUA National Youth Conference Oct 3-5 2007
A conference video presentation about unions and youth.
Infamous Victory – Ben Chifley’s Battle For Coal
A dramatised documentary about the 1949 National Coal Strike from the perspective of Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley.
Last Stand At Nymboida
A documentary about the Nymboida coal mine rebellion in northern News South Wales in 1975.
Lockout
A documentary about the violent Rothbury Lockout on the Northern District coalfields of NSW in 1929-30.
MUA Idol – Waterfront Delegate
A short documentary about the importance of union delegates on the waterfront.
Queensland
A narrative film about two working class characters attempting to escape 1970s Melbourne for sunshine and hope in Queensland.
Rocking the Foundations
A documentary feature that traces the history of New South Wales Builders Labourers' Federation and its social activism.
Strike Support
Extended first hand account of Queensland coal miner strike support and organisation.
The Great Strike (1917)
This is a restored and reconstituted version of a silent documentary about the 1917 Great Strike.
The Legend of Fred Paterson
A documentary about Fred Paterson, the only communist ever elected to an Australian parliament.
The Women
One of the first women to work on the Queensland coalfields recounts her battle to win maternity leave.
Tough Men Tough Times – Stories From The Great Depression
A short documentary about the Depression and the struggles of the working class.
Waterloo
A documentary about the battle to save an inner city working class area in Sydney from high rise development.
Woolloomooloo
A documentary feature about inner city working class residents fighting to save their area from re-development.