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I Was Actually There

★0.0 2024 3 Seasons TV-MA

From the makers of the award-winning You Can't Ask That, this bold six-part documentary explores defining moments of our recent history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who witnessed them firsthand.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 12 episodes

Port Arthur

Episode 01

Port Arthur

Jul 9, 2024 · 31 min

On a crisp autumn morning at Port Arthur's historic convict settlement, a gunman walked into the Broad Arrow Cafe, killing 35 people. We go deep inside the experience, hearing from first hand witnesses to understand what it was like to live it.

Boxing Day Tsunami

Episode 02

Boxing Day Tsunami

Jul 16, 2024 · 31 min

A massive earthquake below the Indian Ocean unleashed the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, killing 230,000 people across 14 countries. Those who were swept up in the wave had no idea of its scale, only of the devastation that unfolded before their eyes.

Nicky Winmar

Episode 03

Nicky Winmar

Jul 23, 2024 · 31 min

It's a day etched into Australian sporting folklore for all the wrong reasons. A moment on a footy field where Nicky Winmar, a proud Noongar man, called out racism.

The Beatles

Episode 04

The Beatles

Jul 30, 2024 · 29 min

When The Beatles flew into Adelaide, they had no idea that the biggest crowd they would ever witness was waiting for them. Fans describe the life-changing experience of seeing the biggest band in the world arrive.

Woomera

Episode 05

Woomera

Aug 6, 2024 · 31 min

A demonstration against indefinite mandatory detention at Woomera detention centre attracted more than a thousand concerned citizens from all over the country. But the protest took an unexpected turn.

Beaconsfield

Episode 06

Beaconsfield

Aug 13, 2024 · 32 min

The final episode in the series takes us to the small Tasmanian mining village of Beaconsfield. When a mine collapse killed Larry Knight and trapped two others, Todd Russell and Brant Webb managed to survive.

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Synopsis

From the makers of the award-winning You Can't Ask That, this bold six-part documentary explores defining moments of our recent history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who witnessed them firsthand.

Documentary

Where to watch I Was Actually There

I Was Actually There is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 3 seasons and 12 total episodes, rated 0.0/10 by — viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does I Was Actually There have?

I Was Actually There has 3 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

Is I Was Actually There still on the air?

I Was Actually There is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs I Was Actually There?

I Was Actually There airs on ABC TV.

When did I Was Actually There first air?

I Was Actually There first aired on July 9, 2024.

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