⚡ Don't miss your chance to watch 'How to Capture a Prime Minister' online - Nov 11th only at howtocaptureapm.com⚡

⌛ 11 November 2025, is the 50th anniversary of Governor-General Sir John Kerr's historic dismissal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

👑 This remains the only time in Australian history that a democratically elected Prime Minister was dismissed by a representative of the Crown - sparking wild unrest across the nation but the eventual election of the Fraser Liberal government.

✊ Less than 12 months into the new government, Malcolm Fraser - who continued to be a political lightning-rod for the left, found himself trapped in the basement of Monash University, alongside his sparse security detail who were frightened for his life.

🎥 In this very special episode, Filmmaker Gary Newman @howtocaptureapm joins us to discuss his documentary 'How to Capture a Prime Minister', which centres on that moment and includes reflections from the people who were there.

Offical Trailer: 

https://vimeo.com/788096733?fl=pl&fe=sh

Democracy after the Dismissal
Sunday 23 November 2025, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, Melbourne
Places are strictly limited
Visit 

events.humanitix.com/democracy-after-the-dismissal

Watch on TV using Chromecast or Airplay, or on a device
Available on 11 November 2025 for a short time only.
Visit howtocaptureapm.com for access

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