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All Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl

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All Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl

Tells the inside story of the challenges the Lebanese Australian community has faced in Australia and how they have fought to overcome them. This landmark...
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Season 1

  • 1975-1996
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    1975-1996

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2014

    Following the Lebanese Civil War thousands of refugees, more than half of them Muslim, pour into the Sydney suburb of Punchbowl sparking a clash of cultures.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • 1997-2001
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    1997-2001

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/26/2014

    By the late 1990's the Lebanese community is being terrorised by a violent criminal minority for whom drugs and criminal delinquency are the preferred lifestyle.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • 2001-2005
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    2001-2005

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/3/2014

    As 9/11 and the War on Terror puts thousands of Lebanese Australian Muslims in the firing line, their loyalty is questioned like never before and tensions explode.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • 2005-2012
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    2005-2012

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/2014

    After the Cronulla Beach riots in December 2005, lots of Lebanese Australians were left outraged at what they perceive as an attack by wider Australia on their Australian identity, their culture and religion. After rumours spread of reprisals against the Lakemba Mosque thousands met up to protect the building.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown