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Hip hop artists and theatre collective The Mama's Boys share their own stories as they discuss the modern day relevance of books from the Australian school syllabus in The Brothers' Book Club. In this TV Special, the boys break down John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men", digging into themes of loneliness, brotherhood and chasing dreams. This jam-packed episode features poetry, hip-hop and skits that open the door to discussion around the role classic literature plays in helping young people understand themselves today.

Old age. It affects everyone and there is no cure for it. Stanislaw and Maria are elderly and are slowly losing their ability to live independently. Their daughter Ewa comes to their aid when she discovers her mother's embarrassing problem. Because of this, women go on the warpath. The film shows how important it is to call a spade a spade - especially in the bosom of the family. Facing difficult challenges together turns out to be - in itself - an important therapeutic tool and at the same time integrating family bonds.