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The Greatest Menace
- By: Patrick Abboud, Simon Cunich
- Narrated by: Patrick Abboud
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Jan 30 20232 mins
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Feb 9 202340 mins
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Feb 9 202335 mins
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- Dr. Pol D. Miles-McCann, Sydney, Aus
- 20-02-2022
An amazing interplay of history, reporting and personal reflection
Wow. I was shocked at what Patrick uncovers and thrilled at the professionalism of the narrative. He weaves re-enactments from historical documents with interviews of people who experienced physical and psychological torture ordained by the New South Wales government. As he delved deeper and develops more contacts and detail, the tension ramps up like good drama. But it’s not drama. It’s our hidden history. Characters range from inspirational to unrepentant vile examples of Australian men at the time. And overlaying this is Patrick’s complex but ultimately life affirming relationship with his family history, played out with conversations with his mum, Mary. She, more than many of the others, shows personal growth and true humanity. Just before Patrick reads out the credits, there is a wordless interaction between Mary and a (very) young family member that allows an at-times bleak narrative to sour with hope and joy. Dr Pól Miles-McCann, psychotherapist.
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- Jodie Eddison
- 22-02-2022
Informative and addictive
I thought that this was a very interesting series and very informative, I loved that we got to hear from lots of people from all different backgrounds and experiences. For younger LGBTQI+ community I think it is very eye opening of what our elders went through, and how systematic prejudice and abuse of our community was, these old prevailing ideas about homosexuality put many of our current experiences into context of old ideas and upbringings and we see hope…of people changing their perspective when they get to know and understand love within the LGBTQI+ community. I found myself very attached to Patrick Abboud by the end because he made this very personal and related to the stories he was telling in his own way. I was moved and proud of our people for all they have over come. Thank you telling these stories.
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- Reader
- 16-02-2022
An important read
Thank you to Patrick Abboud and Simon Cunich for their insightful research and sympathetic story telling. This was an emotional rollercoaster with wonderful characters.
The only shame that should ever have been felt, is the fact that our Country could treat it's citizens in such a cruel and inhumane manner.
Pity it took so long for love to finally win.
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- kittyvavoom
- 15-02-2022
Just amazing
Thank you so much for this. I smiled and cried in equal measure. Holding all those impacted directly in my heart.
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- Darren M Chun
- 27-02-2022
Fascinating
A fascinating look at Australia’s dark past and the beginning of the fight for Gay Rights. 10/10 👍
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- Tamara M.
- 27-02-2022
eye opening
I loved it. I found it informative and enjoyed the personal touches of the investigative journey.
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- L T
- 23-02-2022
An important story that needed to be found and told
This is a must listen to story researched and told so beautifully by Patrick Abboud and Simon Cunich. The world is changing and there are parts of this programme that recognise some of the amazing people who helped make the change Australia needed to have.
Thank you for bringing to life this important
part of Australia’s history.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-02-2022
Horrific, Appalling, and Captivating
Pat has dug deep to get information on this horrendous part of gay history
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2022
Very compelling
Very compelling and shocking narrative mixing the historical, the present and the extremely personal. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2022
Engrossing!
What a story! How is this part of Australian history not more well known? Beautifully written and delivered. Look forward to more from these authors.
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