Rebel with a Cause: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

This four-part documentary series hones in on the political dimension of the personal, showcasing the unparalleled efforts of four First Nations trailblazers who altered the course of Australian history. Interweaving never-before-seen archival material with interviews with loved ones and peers, Rebel with a Cause dives into the philosophies that guided Senator Neville Bonner, magistrate Pat O'Shane, poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal and media icon Tiga Bayles to present an inspirational, vital account of First Nations-led change-making.

Series details

• Title: Rebel with a Cause
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2023-10-01
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: NITV
• Network country: Australia
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 70907

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2023-10-01; final listed air date 2023-10-22; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

Adapted from Rebel with a Cause on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.