Ep. 322: How to Capture a Prime Minister with Filmmaker Gary Newman

from Socially Democratic · host Stephen Donnelly

⚡ Don't miss your chance to watch 'How to Capture a Prime Minister' online - Nov 11th only at howtocaptureapm.com⚡⌛ 11 November 2025, is the 50th anniversary of Governor-General Sir John Kerr's historic dismissal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.👑 This remains the only time in Australian history that a democratically elected Prime Minister was dismissed by a representative of the Crown - sparking wild unrest across the nation but the eventual election of the Fraser Liberal government.✊ Less than 12 months into the new government, Malcolm Fraser - who continued to be a political lightning-rod for the left, found himself trapped in the basement of Monash University, alongside his sparse security detail who were frightened for his life.🎥 In this very special episode, Filmmaker Gary Newman @howtocaptureapm joins us to discuss his documentary 'How to Capture a Prime Minister', which centres on that moment and includes reflections from the people who were there.Offical Trailer: https://vimeo.com/788096733?fl=pl&fe=shDemocracy after the DismissalSunday 23 November 2025, 12:30pm-3:30pmAustralian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, MelbournePlaces are strictly limitedVisit events.humanitix.com/democracy-after-the-dismissalWatch on TV using Chromecast or Airplay, or on a deviceAvailable on 11 November 2025 for a short time only.Visit howtocaptureapm.com for access#goughwhitlam #malcolmfraser #governorgeneral #thedismissal #auspol #protest #50thanniversary #history #film #documentary #podcast #politicsSupport the showSocially Democratic is an opinion-based political and campaign podcast that facilitates discussion on a range of topical issues. The opinions of guests are not an endorsement and do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff at Dunn Street and Socially Democratic.Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocraticIf you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app.Follow Us on Socials:Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)X (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet)The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

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