Subj : Aussie TV Disclaimer ?
To   : Blue White
From : deon
Date : Mon Jun 24 2024 23:03:16

  Re: Aussie TV Disclaimer ?
  By: Blue White to All on Sat Jun 22 2024 04:07 am

Howdy,

 > Here in the states, the PBS network has been carrying an Australian show
 > called "RFDS," a drama about members of the Royal Flying Doctors.  Before
 > each episode, there is a disclaimer that warns Aboriginals and residents
 > of certain islands that the show may contain sound and images of persons
 > who are deceased.

I've not actually watched the series, but I'm going to guess because it is depicted around "the outback" (which the real RFDS services), it may include extras? who live in the outback and are aboriginal.

The aboriginal culture is very spiritual, and they believe that you should not speak, nor show pictures of a person deceased, as it will affect the next part of that spirit's journey.

Hence the warning, so that they can choose not to watch it.

Pretty much any show that includes aboriginals in it bears that warning.


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