''Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta'' is a three-part

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n documentary television series. It began screening on

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on 8 January 2012. It was also simulcast on

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with Vietnamese subtitles. The mini-series tells the turbulent story of

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, a suburb of southwest

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, whose ethnic blend eventually changed Australia's attitude to

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. The White Australia is over as Malcolm Fraser opens the gates for the immigrants seeking asylum. It includes interviews of families who immigrated from Vietnam post war and were forced to adapt to Australia. We hear their story of racism among and the formation of Vietnamese gangs from children without parents. The series was released on DVD on 4 April 2012. The first episode attracted 626,000 viewers, coming in 9th for the night and 2nd in its timeslot.Cabramatta a big hit for SBS
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References

External links

Official SBS website
Special Broadcasting Service original programming 2010s Australian documentary television series 2012 Australian television series debuts 2012 Australian television series endings History of immigration to Australia Racism in Australia Cabramatta, New South Wales Television series by Northern Pictures {{Australia-tv-prog-stub