The Beach

Filmmaker Warwick Thornton's international success has come at a personal cost. He has reached a crossroad in his life and something has to change. He has chosen to try giving up life in the fast lane for a while, to go it alone, on an isolated beach in one of the most beautiful yet brutal environments in the world, to see if he can transform and heal his life.

Documentary

The Beach

Documentary

Created By: Warwick Thornton
First Aired on: May 29, 2020
Popularity: 9.8143: 3 votes
Networks: (AU)
(AU)
Production: World Wide MindNational Indigenous Television (AU)Screen Australia (AU)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 5 years ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1Too Mad, Too Shy26 min
Warwick Thornton is alone and lonely; he is angry for letting himself get to this stage in life. Confused, lethargic and lazy, he forces himself to survive on the beach, alone.
Episode 2Grow You Little Bastard26 min
Feeling lost and alone, Warwick realises his journey is harder than expected. He's frustrated at his mistakes, not to mention desperate for a beer or a cigarette, but knows he has to keep going.
Episode 3Survived Another Day26 min
Warwick is beginning to face his demons and things are shifting. He tries yoga (but fails miserably) and the chooks have laid their first eggs. But there is still a gnawing feeling of loneliness.
Episode 4Coconut Killer26 min
For the first time in a long time, Warwick experiences fleeting moments of happiness. Flashbacks from his old life resurface, but he knows he has to face his demons sooner or later.
Episode 5Are You Here For Me26 min
Positive changes begin to form in Warwick's mind, body and soul. His hunting and gathering skills have improved and he feels confident enough to go spear fishing in shark and croc-filled waters.