Australian Story · SEASON 31
The Hustler - John Polson
Episode 13 · 2026-05-11
- Documentary
- News
Episode overview
John Polson was a troubled teen when a sliding doors moment led him into the world of acting. He went on to create Tropfest, one of the world's biggest short film festivals, changing his life and the Australian industry.
30 minutes
Season 31 episodes
1. Sink or Swim - Michael Klim2026-02-02
2. Finding Alby Mangels2026-02-09
3. Out in the Open - Sophie Hyde2026-02-16
4. Nabbed - Ian Williams2026-02-23
5. Raising Richard - Deirdre Croft2026-03-09
6. Morning Star - Witiyana Marika2026-03-16
7. What Doesn't Kill You - Ghanim Al Shnen2026-03-23
8. The Leyland Brother - Mal Leyland2026-03-30
9. The Westall UFO Mystery2026-04-06
10. Lost - Celine Cremer (Part 1)2026-04-13
11. Lost - Celine Cremer (Part 2)2026-04-20
12. A Year of Living Gratefully - James Valentine2026-05-04
13. The Hustler - John Polson2026-05-11
14. An Accidental Leader - Rob Armstrong2026-05-18
15. Regeneration - Rachel Ward2026-05-25
16. A Seat At The Table - Mohamed Semra2026-06-01
17. Down to the Wire - Saul Griffith2026-06-08
18. A Beautiful Mind - Richard Scolyer2026-06-15
19. Child's Play - 60 Years of Play School2026-07-06
20. His Brilliant Careers - Sam Neill2026-07-13
21. Sky's The Limit2026-07-20
22. Turning The Page - Luke Bateman2026-07-27
23. Blood On The Tracks (Update)2026-08-03
24. Bad Blood - Tristan Stanley2026-08-10
25. The Final Act2026-08-17
26. Unleashed - Barnaby Joyce2026-08-24
27. Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years2026-08-31
28. Time After Time - Cheng Lei2026-09-07
29. The Girl Next Door - Molly Ticehurst2026-09-14
30. Eyes on the Prize - Kris Rallah-Baker2026-09-21
31. Wild - Chrissy Amphlett (Part 1)2026-09-28
32. Wild - Chrissy Amphlett (Part 2)2026-10-05
33. A Second Start - Katie Noonan2026-10-12
34. The Road Back2026-10-19
