Is the block still in Redfern?
The Block is in the immediate vicinity of Redfern station. The area around The Block is now reportedly the subject of plans for massive redevelopment by private developers at the instigation of the New South Wales state government (see Redfern-Eveleigh-Darlington).
Is Redfern now based on true stories?
While the storylines do examine the disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians, Redfern Now is a fictional series that focuses on character journeys, rather than a documentary.
When was Redfern now released?
November 1, 2012
Redfern Now/First episode date
Who wrote Redfern now?
Blackfella Films
Redfern Now/Program creators
What happened to Redfern?
The 2004 Redfern riots took place on the evening of Sunday 15 February 2004, in the inner Sydney suburb of Redfern, New South Wales, and were sparked by the death of 17-year-old Thomas Hickey, also known as TJ Hickey, resulting from a bike accident in the neighbouring suburb of Waterloo on 14 February 2004.
Who directed Stand Up Redfern?
Produced by Blackfella Films (Mabo, First Australians), the 6 x 1 hr drama series has been directed by Rachel Perkins (Mabo, Bran Nue Dae) and Catriona McKenzie (Satellite Boy), with Wayne Blair (The Sapphires) and Leah Purcell (Somersault, Jindabyne, Lantana) both starring in and directing one of the stories.
Do Aboriginals still live in Redfern?
According to the 2016 census, Redfern has a population of 13,213 people, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people making up 2.1% of the population. 52.2% of the population were born overseas.
Is there going to be a block 2021?
Some familiar faces are about to make their big return to The Block in 2021, with the new season to premiere on August 8 at 7pm on Nine and 9Now. This year, it’s Fans VS Faves with Mitch and Mark and Ronnie and Georgia back for more renovations.
How do I watch Redfern now?
Watch Redfern Now Now on Stan.
Where does the TV series Redfern Now take place?
Redfern Now is an Australian drama television series, that first aired on ABC1 in 2012. The program follows the lives of 6 Aboriginal Australian families living in the urban hub of Redfern, Sydney.
What was the name of the block in Redfern?
The Block, Redfern. ‘The Block’ is a particular group of houses in Redfern owned by the Aboriginal Housing Company, and is recognisable as the venue of the 2004 youth riots for Aboriginal rights. It is the main location within Redfern, where the characters in the series interact and exist with each other.
Who is the police officer in Redfern Now?
While the storylines do examine the disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians, Redfern Now is a fictional series that focuses on character journeys, rather than a documentary. Police officer Aaron Davis, played by Wayne Blair, is the only character to appear in multiple episodes throughout the series.
How long did it take to make Redfern Now?
Redfern Now took two years for the department to produce, and created more than 250 jobs for Indigenous people in the film making industry. Sally Riley called upon British screen writer Jimmy McGovern to work on this series.