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Four Corners brings you the powerful story of one of its own, veteran reporter Liz Jackson, as she comes to terms with a devastating illness. For nearly 20 years, Liz Jackson reported from the frontlines of war and politics for Four Corners, winning nine Walkley awards for excellence in journalism, including the Gold Walkley in 2006 as well as three Logie Awards. But after she left the program in 2013, her health collapsed. She was losing her physical strength and her ability to write, and was suffering from crippling panic attacks. Liz was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Despite a barrage of medication, Liz continued to deteriorate. So with unflinching honesty, Liz Jackson has turned the camera on herself. She brings her fierce intellect and penetrating questioning to try and understand her illness - interrogating her doctors and comparing experiences with fellow patients. This moving film is a collaboration between Liz, her partner Martin Butler and his colleague Bentley Dean, both highly acclaimed film makers. This 55-minute special program, made in partnership with the ABC, Contact Films, Screen Australia and Film Victoria will also be available on ABC iview along with a selection of Liz Jackson's most memorable films.

Four Corners is Australia's premier television current affairs program. It has been part of the Australian story since August 1961, exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate, confronting taboos and interpreting fads, trends and sub-cultures. Its consistently high standards of journalism and film-making have earned international recognition and an array of Walkleys, Logies and other national awards.

Primary Title
  • Four Corners
Secondary Title
  • A Sense of Self
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 18 December 2017
Release Year
  • 2016
Duration
  • 56:00
Channel
  • Media Services
Broadcaster
  • The University of Auckland Library
Programme Description
  • Four Corners is Australia's premier television current affairs program. It has been part of the Australian story since August 1961, exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate, confronting taboos and interpreting fads, trends and sub-cultures. Its consistently high standards of journalism and film-making have earned international recognition and an array of Walkleys, Logies and other national awards.
Episode Description
  • Four Corners brings you the powerful story of one of its own, veteran reporter Liz Jackson, as she comes to terms with a devastating illness. For nearly 20 years, Liz Jackson reported from the frontlines of war and politics for Four Corners, winning nine Walkley awards for excellence in journalism, including the Gold Walkley in 2006 as well as three Logie Awards. But after she left the program in 2013, her health collapsed. She was losing her physical strength and her ability to write, and was suffering from crippling panic attacks. Liz was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Despite a barrage of medication, Liz continued to deteriorate. So with unflinching honesty, Liz Jackson has turned the camera on herself. She brings her fierce intellect and penetrating questioning to try and understand her illness - interrogating her doctors and comparing experiences with fellow patients. This moving film is a collaboration between Liz, her partner Martin Butler and his colleague Bentley Dean, both highly acclaimed film makers. This 55-minute special program, made in partnership with the ABC, Contact Films, Screen Australia and Film Victoria will also be available on ABC iview along with a selection of Liz Jackson's most memorable films.
Classification
  • Unknown
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Parkinson's disease--Personal narratives
Genres
  • Current affairs
Hosts
  • Sarah Ferguson (Presenter)
Contributors
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Production Unit)
  • Liz Jackson (Reporter)
  • Liz Jackson (Subject)
  • Contact Films (Production Unit)
  • Screen Australia (Production Unit)
  • Film Victoria (Production Unit)
Subjects
  • Parkinson's disease--Personal narratives