Filming is underway in Western Australia for End Game, a three-part ABC documentary series hosted by Tony Armstrong that examines racism in sport. The series, produced by Smashing Films, Barking Mad Productions, and Bacon Factory Films, will also film in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Manchester, Liverpool, and various locations across the US.
Here’s the Lowdown: End Game follows Tony Armstrong as he travels globally, searching for effective ways to combat racism in Australian sports. Armstrong will draw on his own experiences and seek advice from athletes, coaches, fans, and sporting authorities in Australia, the US, and the UK.
What This Means Now: The series addresses a critical issue affecting not just sports but society as a whole. By exploring solutions implemented elsewhere, End Game aims to provide practical strategies for tackling racism at all levels of Australian sport.
The Bigger Picture: The show acknowledges that racist behaviour affects everyone, including sporting heroes. It aims to move beyond simply acknowledging the problem to finding real, workable solutions. The series will premiere on the ABC later this year. With major production investment from the ABC, Screen Australia and Screenwest with additional support from Lotterywest, End Game seeks to make a significant contribution.
