ABC 2026

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Only the Tampa documentary was mentioned at last year’s showcase.

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TAMPA: THE BOAT THAT TURNED THE TIDE

SYNOPSIS

On its 25th anniversary, this is the explosive story of the 2001 Tampa crisis and its global impact today as the world grapples with a massive migration crisis. The 2001 Tampa crisis was not just a dramatic eight-day showdown at sea that triggered a diplomatic standoff between Canberra, Jakarta and Oslo; its shockwaves continue to reverberate around the world to this day. Alongside the harrowing testimonies of the Tampa survivors — the emotional heart of the series — key eye-witnesses take us inside the decisions that triggered the crisis, put lives at risk and controversially deployed the military.