Right Now’s WINDA Film Festival 2017 highlights
By Rachael Imam and Stephanie GriffinIndigenous voices from across the globe hit Sydney’s screens in the 2017 WINDA Film Festival. We review two films from the program that will make you think.
Women
Beyond Veiled Clichés: The Real Lives of Arab Women
By Athena RogersAmal Awad’s book, Beyond Veiled Clichés, invites the wider community to listen to, and connect with, the voices of Arab women.
Not-so-model minority
By Vanessa HeadRacism, bullying and dangerous fetishisation. Vanessa Head shares a personal account of growing up Asian in Australia.
Friday Ghost
By Kelly WalkerWriter Kelly Walker draws insight from Stanford student Emily Doe and her 2015 encounter with Brock Turner.
Would Peter Dutton pass his own citizenship test?
By Asher HirschIn a new bill proposed to parliament, Dutton could play judge, jury and executioner in citizenship matters.
Women’s AFL — it’s more than just a game
By Dr Kellie SandersThe inaugural season of AFLW drew huge crowds and lots of media attention, but just how far did the media advance our stereotyped ideas about gender in sports?
Game Changers: From Minecraft to Misogyny
By Stephanie GriffinA discussion on the history of videogames, their role in contemporary society, and what equal representation and equal opportunity in the gaming industry looks like.
Right Now’s Top 9 HRAFF 2017 Film Picks
By Rob Gilchrist, Athena Rogers, Samaya Borom, Anika Baset, Sam Ryan and Rachael ImamHuman Rights Arts & Film Festival 2017 presents an inspiring and insightful line up of stories that matter. We review our top 9 film picks from the program.
Siren of the Little Mermaid
By Ramisa RayaRamisa Raya explores social perceptions of strength and weakness through her variation on the classic story a Little Mermaid.
Breaking the mould: taking a hammer to sexism in sport
By Heath ChamerskiSports journalist Angela Pippos discusses the changing face of women’s sport in her book Breaking the Mould: Taking a Hammer to Sexism in Sport.
Right Now’s 2017 Melbourne Queer Film Festival picks
By Rachael Imam, Christie-Anna Ozorio and Pia WhiteWe’ve reviewed three documentaries from the upcoming Melbourne Queer Film Festival that highlight important human rights issues.