1998, 52 Minutes

Australian Biography Series 6

This two-part Australian Biography special looks at the fascinating and controversial career of Bartholomew Augustine (Bob) Santamaria - political activist, ardent anti-communist, committed anti-feminist and devout Catholic. While his intelligence and leadership always inspired enormous loyalty in his followers and admirers, he was condemned by his enemies as Machiavellian, destructive, even evil.

A Film Australia National Interest Program. Made in association with SBS TV.

Please set your pricing category

There are currently more than 60 Australian Biography programs - a bulk discount is available upon application. Closed Captions only available on VHS.

Sharon Connolly, Megan McMurchy

Robin Hughes, Linda Kruger

Robin Hughes, Linda Kruger

Robin Hughes (Interviewer)

Level: Secondary, Tertiary, Lifelong Learning

Curriculum links include: Australian History, Contemporary Australian Society, Cultural Studies, Politics, Religion, SOSE

 Australian Biography: BA Santamaria Teachers Notes (Acrobat PDF Document, 128Kb)

SBS, 9/1/2002
SBS, 14/1/2002
SBS, 12/11/2002
SBS, 19/11/2002
SBS, 9/5/2003
SBS, 16/5/2003

Doc - A Portrait of Herbert Vere Evatt