Series synopsis
The Beach is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on National Indigenous Television on May 29, 2020. It ended on May 29, 2020. It was created by Warwick Thornton. It stars Warwick Thornton.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Warwick Thornton as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 29, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Too Mad, Too Shy 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. |
May 29, 2020 |
| 2 |
Grow You Little Bastard 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. |
May 29, 2020 |
| 3 |
Survived Another Day 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. |
May 29, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Indigenous Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 29, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 29, 2020 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | ended |