AN ORIGINAL TEN-PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES
IMPACT & LEGACY
Beyond the Screen.
Some stories stay with us long after the journey ends.
Where Heroes Walked: Kokoda brings the voices of the wartime generation together with the experiences of those walking the Track today.
Through powerful personal stories, historical remembrance and human connection, the series invites audiences to look beyond the legend, discover the people behind it, and consider what we choose to carry forward.
Remembrance
The People Behind the History.
The Kokoda campaign is remembered for extraordinary courage, endurance and sacrifice. But behind every battle, every name and every memorial was a human life.
Through the firsthand recollections of veterans such as Reg Chard, alongside the ground on which this history unfolded, the documentary brings audiences closer to the individuals who experienced the war and the extraordinary circumstances they faced.
Placing the past beside the present reminds us that Kokoda is not a distant legend. It is a lived history, carried in memory, preserved in testimony and written into the landscape itself.
As the opportunity to hear directly from Kokoda’s wartime generation disappears, these stories become more precious than ever.
Because remembrance is not simply about knowing what happened. It is about understanding the people who lived through it.
Recognition
A Shared History. A Living Legacy.
The story of Kokoda cannot be told without recognising the extraordinary contributions of the Papua New Guinean people.
During the 1942 campaign, their courage, knowledge and endurance were indispensable. For many Australians, the phrase “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels” became a lasting symbol of that service.
But behind the phrase were real people whose strength, care and sacrifice helped save lives and shape history.
Where Heroes Walked: Kokoda also turns its attention to the people of Papua New Guinea today. Through the guides, porters and communities encountered along the Track, the documentary reveals a living connection to Kokoda that extends far beyond wartime memory.
By placing the past alongside the present, the series honours both the historical contribution of Papua New Guineans and the enduring relationship that continues to bind Australia and Papua New Guinea together.
Connection & Legacy
What We Choose to Carry Forward.
The significance of Kokoda does not end with the events of 1942, nor with the completion of the Track itself.
Through the experiences of the men undertaking this journey, the documentary explores how courage, mateship, sacrifice and resilience continue to resonate in the present day. Moments of friendship, vulnerability and reflection reveal that the lessons of Kokoda are not only historical — they remain deeply human.
In connecting the strength of those who came before with the lives of those walking today, Where Heroes Walked: Kokoda invites audiences to consider what they carry in their own lives: responsibility, memory, perspective and the importance of standing beside others when it matters most.
The legacy of Kokoda is not simply something we inherit.
It is something we choose to carry forward.
KNOW THEIR NAMES
Behind every battlefield, every monument and every chapter of the Kokoda campaign were individuals whose stories deserve to be told.
We want audiences to discover the people behind the legend, understand their experiences and remember their names.
For many Australians, Kokoda is a familiar name. But how many truly know the people behind its extraordinary history?
We want names like Captain Sam Templeton and Captain Claude Nye to be remembered not simply as names on memorials or in history books, but as individuals whose courage, decisions and sacrifices deserve a lasting place in Australia's national consciousness.
Our ambition for Where Heroes Walked: Kokoda extends beyond telling the story of one expedition. We want to bring the extraordinary events of 1942 into Australian homes, introduce audiences to the people behind them, and inspire a genuine desire to discover more.
By combining immersive historical storytelling with the experiences of ordinary Australians walking the Track today, we hope to make this history accessible to people who might otherwise never seek it out.
Not just to teach audiences what happened, but to help them understand why it matters.
A Legacy Worth Passing On.
History is most powerful when we feel connected to the people who lived it.
Through cinematic storytelling and deeply personal experiences, we hope to bring Kokoda's history beyond traditional historical audiences and into the lives of everyday Australians.
CONNECT WITH OUR PAST
OUR AMBITION
PASS IT FORWARD
Remembrance cannot belong to one generation alone.
Our greatest hope is that audiences leave the series wanting to learn more, share what they've discovered and encourage others to do the same.
Because preserving history is not simply about looking back.
It's about ensuring the next generation understands what came before them.
Help These Stories Reach Further.
The stories of Kokoda deserve to be discovered by audiences across Australia and beyond.
As Where Heroes Walked: Kokoda approaches completion, we welcome conversations with individuals, organisations and potential partners who share our ambition to bring this history to new generations.
Through production support, distribution opportunities and cultural partnerships, there is an opportunity to help these stories find the audience they deserve.
FROM STORY TO ACTION
The Journey Continues.
Some stories don't end when the cameras stop rolling. For producer and featured veteran Lachlan Stevens, the values explored throughout Where Heroes Walked: Kokoda extend well beyond the documentary.
Through his continued involvement with Walk With Us Kokoda, an initiative of the Raising the Bar Foundation, Australian civilians and veterans have opportunities to experience the historic Track themselves — connecting with its history, reflecting on their own experiences and building meaningful relationships along the way.
While the documentary and initiative are separate projects, they share a belief that Kokoda's legacy can inspire more than remembrance alone. Through reflection, mateship, service and a willingness to act, the lessons of the past can continue to find meaning in the present.
The journey may end. The opportunity to make a difference does not.
