This book investigates the intersection of film, television, and historical context in Australia and New Zealand. It presents a collection of essays examining specific screen texts, from widely recognized successes to more obscure works, to explore how they reflect and shape understandings of history, representation, and identity within these two nations. The author draws on a range of films and television programs to build a nuanced picture of the region's cultural and historical landscape.

The book is structured as a compendium of brief chapters, each focusing on a specific film or television program with a clear historical context. It covers a range of well-known titles alongside less familiar works, offering intriguing examinations of history, representation, and identity. The collection aims to provide a broad overview of screen histories in Australia and New Zealand.