It's been described as the antidote to the ‘typical’ documentary. It’s comical, self-aware, and not afraid to launch a rocket into taboo issues. NITV’s newest commission History Bites Back presents a modern take on history that dares to poke fun at the establishment and challenge the status quo of the prevailing historical narrative of Australia. The one-hour special is directed, written and presented by Trisha Morton-Thomas alongside Craig Anderson, and it stars Steven Oliver and Elaine Crombie. The all-star cast comes together to bite back at negative, real-life social media commentary and steers the conversation towards the historical context of the fortunes and misfortunes of First Nations people - from social security, citizenship and equal wages, to nuclear bombs and civil actions.