Bodyline story among documentaries funded by Screen Australia

The controversial Bodyline Ashes test series is to be the subject of a documentary funded by Screen Australia.

The 1932-33 tour of Australia by the English cricket team remains one of the most controversial sporting events of all time. English captain Douglas Jardine infamously led the aggressive bowling style from his bowlers designed to counteract the skills of Don Bradman.

Altogether, Australian documentaries have been given $2.3 million by Screen Australia, also including a three-part series about Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.

There are 10 documentaries that will benefit from the cash, made up of eight single documentaries and two series.