Fed up with excuses, proud Barranbinya man Tony Armstrong wants to find global solutions to the rising tide of racism in Australian sport to create real change and bring hope to future generations.
In this personal journey, Tony is searching for genuine, lasting solutions, not shallow slogans.
Tony is hitting the road, seeking insights from athletes in Australia, the US, the UK and Europe. He’ll look for practical solutions as he explores the complicated issue from all angles.
From grassroots to elite, from locker room to boardroom, Tony will ask the tough questions: Why is racism escalating? Is sport a mirror of society’s deep-rooted biases? What will it take to bring about meaningful change?
Across three episodes, Tony wants to discover ways to turn the tide against racism in sport. The focus is on hope by increasing understanding and empathy.
Tony will also speak with coaches, leaders and organisations inspiring change. He’ll challenge viewers to confront their biases while highlighting steps clubs, players, and fans can take to foster inclusivity.
This three-part documentary will be a rallying cry for an inclusive and fairer world. It will shine a light on a path to a better future where sport can serve as a unifying force for good.
Bolstering the documentary series will be a comprehensive national impact campaign and digital strategy working with experienced partners to start a national conversation, increase engagement, reach more people, and raise awareness on how to combat racism in Australian sports with a broad community-wide approach.
Dean Gibson is an Aboriginal filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in creating, writing, directing, editing and producing content.
Dean delivered Incarceration Nation to NITV/SBS, where he was the writer and director. Incarceration Nation is a feature documentary focusing on the systemic racism of the justice system within Australia. Its successes include a Logie Award winner 2021-22 for Most Outstanding Factual or Documentary Program, a finalist for the 2022 Walkley Awards and a finalist for ATOM Best Feature Documentary. Dean was also the writer and director of Wik vs Queensland, which premiered at the 2018 Sydney International Film Festival. Most recently, Dean directed the 6-part science documentary series First Weapons for ABC.
