Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generations brought much of the country to a stand-still, and tears to the eyes of many Australians.

Saying Sorry-The Day the Nation Cried, on ABC TV's Message Stick (ABC1 - 1:30pm Sun 25th May, rpt 6pm Fri 30th May & ABC 2 - 4:30pm Mon 26th May), tells the story of that historic day in Canberra and the profound impact the apology had on members of the Stolen Generations, and the broader Australian community.

The program provides an historical understanding of the Stolen Generations story and insight into what is regarded by many Indigenous Australians and their supporters as the most significant step towards reconciliation and bridging the cultural divide in Australia.