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Originally filmed in 1998. In this pilot which was never aired on Australian television (until now), John Safran demonstrates the innovative talent he is capable of. The program is essentially a magazine-style presentation of social rebellion and challenge to Australian institutions. In what has become the most famous (and litigious) incident, Safran and A Current Affair 'victim' Shane Paxton rummage through Ray Martin's garbage, and are soon approached by an angry Martin and his wife. Classic television in a similar vain to the work of American Michael Moore, which was deemed too controversial by the ABC to screen and was also beyond the pail for the commercial networks

English
  • Originally Aired December 11, 2009
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network ABC (AU)
  • On Other Sites IMDB
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Name Type Role
John Safran Writer
Craig Melville Director