‘‘We’ve
tried so hard ... and we won’t give up trying’’ ... a quiet morning in
Cronulla. Photo: Nick Moir
Scott Ellis and Giles Hardie, The Sydney Morning Herald, report
It has been a roller-coaster week for the people of the Sutherland
Shire.
First, there was the news Network Ten had pulled it's
''dramality'' series about the area from its schedule. That was ''a wonderful
little victory'' said the Sutherland mayor, Carol Provan,
who had feared it would become a Jersey
Shore-style shock series. But then there was clarification from the
broadcaster that the show would still go on - ''stay tuned'' they said,
promising to introduce the stars before the end of the year.
And now there is news that one of the area's blackest moments,
something most from the region just want to go away, is to be turned into a
film.
In one of its regular funding announcements, Screen Australia
quietly revealed yesterday money has been earmarked for a documentary to be
produced by Sue Clothier for SBS Online,
called 10 Days that Shocked
the Nation.
In it, Clothier will tell ''the story of the events that occurred
in the lead-up to and consequent Cronulla Riots'' in December 2005.
''Oh really?'' an exasperated Provan said last night. ''I know
nothing about that at this stage … that's all we need isn't it?''
Provan is hopeful this production at least will show the ongoing
efforts the people of Cronulla, and surrounding areas, have made to repair any
damage caused by the events of seven years ago. ''We've tried so hard … and we
won't give up trying,'' she said.
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