A one-off television special from the ever-controversial John Safran. Using rare archival footage and re-creations based on meticulous research, the dramatised documentary takes viewers into the corridors of power to show how Labor Party leader Ben Chifley took on and defeated the growing forces of communism in Australia. It examines the complex issues the conflict raised, introduces the major players in the dispute and portrays a fascinating era of Australian history rarely seen on screen.