Watch free on YouTube or at a film screening in your community

The First Wave

A Rising Tide Documentary 

The film of the 2023
People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port

At the end of the hottest year in human history, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the world’s largest coal port for 32 hours. Here’s how we did it.

Revisit the epic People’s Blockade with footage from the beach, the water, and the sky - and hear from Rising Tide organisers and blockaders about how this historic event came together.

Where to watch the First Wave?

  1. Watch ON YOUTUBE

  2. Watch at a Film Screening in your community. Check out the upcoming film screenings below

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Film length - 20 minutes approx.


Cronulla / Gweagal Country, NSW
Oct
26

Cronulla / Gweagal Country, NSW

Click here to RSVP to event: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6745326/first-wave-cronulla

When: 3pm to 5pm, Saturday 26 October

Where: Cronulla Central Hall - 38-60 Croydon Street, Cronulla

At the end of the hottest year in history in 2023, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the world’s largest coal port for 32 hours.

Watch Rising Tide’s very first short film, and meet some of the Sydneysiders who attended the 2023 People’s Blockade of the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle. Join with likeminded local community members to learn how you can get involved in this diverse movement for climate defence.

Tickets are FREE but please register your RSVP below so that we can cater for you and keep you up to date with details.

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Craigieburn / Wurundjeri Country, VIC
Oct
23

Craigieburn / Wurundjeri Country, VIC

  • 75-95 Central Park Avenue Craigieburn, VIC, 3064 Australia (map)
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Click here to RSVP for the event: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6739382/first-wave-3cr

At the end of the hottest year in history, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle for 32 hours.

If you are interested in the climate crisis, come and revisit the epic People’s Blockade with footage from the beach, the water, and the sky and hear from Rising Tide organisers and blockaders about how this historic event came together.

Watch "The First Wave" - and get ready for the next!

Be inspired by this 20 minute film of the 2023 Rising Tide People's Blockade of the World's Biggest Coal Port.

Join us to discuss how you want to respond to the climate crisis, and find out more about how you can be part of the 2024 Blockade and other Rising Tide events this year.

Rising Tide is a grass roots climate justice group building a movement of civil resistance to the fossil fuel industrial complex for a fossil fuel free future.

Tickets are FREE but please register your RSVP so that we can cater for you and keep you up to date with details.

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Hamilton / Awakbal Country, NSW
Oct
22

Hamilton / Awakbal Country, NSW

Click here to RSVP to event: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6746131/hamilton-first-wave

In November 2023, at the end of the hottest year in human history, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the world’s largest coal port for 32 hours. This is the story of how we did it.

Join us for the Hamilton screening of The First Wave and find out how you can get involved in this diverse movement for climate defence!

WHEN: Tuesday 22nd October, 6pm

WHERE: Slingtown Espresso, 3 Beaumont St, Islington

"Free wine and nibbles included!

You can check out the trailer for The First Wave here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WCdsV8KKsU

This event will be held on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people across Australia, whose struggle for justice remains integrally tied to land rights and climate environmental protection.

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Sunbury / Wurundjeri Country, VIC
Oct
17

Sunbury / Wurundjeri Country, VIC

When: Thursday 17th September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Where: Sunbury - Hume Global Learning Centre, room 3

44 Macedon St, Sunbury

This event is hosted by Rising Tide.

At the end of the hottest year in history, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle for 32 hours.

If you are interested in the climate crisis, come and revisit the epic People’s Blockade with footage from the beach, the water, and the sky and hear from Rising Tide organisers and blockaders about how this historic event came together.

Watch "The First Wave" - and get ready for the next!

Be inspired by this 20minute film of the 2023 Rising Tide People's Blockade of the World's Biggest CoalPort.

Join us to discuss how you want to respond to the climate crisis, and find out more about how you can be part of the 2024 Blockade and other Rising Tide events this year.

Rising Tide is a grass roots climate justice group building a movement of civil resistance to the fossil fuel industrial complex for a fossil fuel free future.

Tickets are FREE but please register your RSVP below so that we can cater for you and keep you up to date with details.

Click here to RSVP for the event: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6739380/first-wave-3cr

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Canberra / Ngunnawal Country, ACT
Oct
13

Canberra / Ngunnawal Country, ACT

WHEN: 6.00pm to 7.30pm, Sunday 13 October 2024

WHERE: Food Co-op, 3 Kingsley Street, Canberra, 2601

At the end of the hottest year in history in 2023, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the Newcastle Coal Export Facility, the world’s largest coal port, for 32 hours.

Watch Rising Tide’s very first short film, and meet some of the 100+ Canberrans who attended the 2023 People’s Blockade of the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle. Join with like-minded local community members to learn how you can get involved in this diverse movement for climate defence.

*Inspiring short film THE FIRST WAVE* *heart warming food* *live music from popular indie-folk group The Cashews* *Guests Rebecca Vassarotti MLA, Dr Nick Abel and Mijica Lus, 2024 ACT Young Woman of the Year

Dinner provided from 6pm. Tickets are FREE but please register your RSVP so that we can cater for you and keep you up to date with details.

Optional donation for dinner welcome on the night.

This event will be held on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people across Australia, whose struggle for justice remains integrally tied to land rights and environmental protection.

Click here to RSVP for the event: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6741994/first-wave-rt-sundays

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Fern Bay/Stockton First Wave Screening
Oct
12

Fern Bay/Stockton First Wave Screening

In November 2023, at the end of the hottest year in human history, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the world’s largest coal port for 32 hours. This is the story of how we did it.

Join us for the Stockton screening of The First Wave, hear from the People's Blockade attendees about their experience in Newcastle last year, and find out how you can get involved in this diverse movement for climate defence!

When: Saturday 12th October, 4-6pm, afternoon tea provided!
Where: Fern Bay Community Hall, 8 Vardon Rd, Fern Bay.

Tickets are FREE but please register your RSVP below so we can save you a seat and cater. 

This event will be held on Awabakal and Worimi Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people across Australia, whose struggle for justice remains integrally tied to land rights and climate environmental protection.

Click here to RSVP for the event: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6735272/stockton-first-wave

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Randwick Gadigal Country/Sydney First Wave Screening
Oct
12

Randwick Gadigal Country/Sydney First Wave Screening

Join us for the Randwick screening of Rising Tides' short film, hear from attendees at the 2023 Blockade, and find out how you can get involved in this diverse movement for climate defence!

When: Saturday 12 October, 10am - 12pm, morning tea provided

Where: Randwick Sustainability Hub, 27 Munda Street Randwick

Cost: Tickets are FREE but please RSVP below so we can save you a seat and help with catering.

Bringing a friend? Please ask them to RSVP too, this would be a great help!

This event will be held on Gadigal Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people across Australia, whose struggle for justice remains integrally tied to land rights and environmental protection.

Click here to RSVP: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6695232/bondi-first-wave

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