Waltzing the Dragon with Benjamin Law (2019)
Synopsis
A documentary to the 'sweet and the sour' of the China-Australia relationship, digging deep into overlapping histories of the countries, unpacking the present and looking to the future of Australia's waltz with the dragon.
Creator
Richard Finlayson, Alan Erson
Network
ABC TV
Episodes
Episodes
Part One: Homecoming
Benjamin and mum Jenny look for the ties of blood that bind China and Australia today and have kept its people at odds in the past. They travel from Caloundra to Canton in search of mysterious family roots.
Part Two: Fortune
Benjamin's workaholic dad Danny is part of a 300-year old tradition of Chinese seeking their fortunes in Australia, he recalls his early business development days in QLD during the post-White Australia Policy Whitlam era.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Waltzing the Dragon with Benjamin Law
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Production
Headland Media, WildBear Entertainment, Wooden Horse