The True Believers(1988)

The True Believers is a 1988 Australian miniseries that chronicles the Australian Labor Party's turbulent decade following World War Two, culminating in the devastating party split of 1955. Co-written by Bob Ellis, the drama centers on three towering political figures: Prime Minister Ben Chifley, a dignified outsider; Robert Menzies, a man who abandoned his principles for personal power; and Herbert Evatt, an idealistic visionary. Their clash mirrors Shakespearean tragedy as post-war Australia grapples with Cold War tensions, communist fears, and competing visions for the nation's future. The series captures a pivotal moment when Australia's political landscape fractured, reshaping the country's direction for decades to come.