Bernie Banton jokes with workmates at the James Hardie factory in the 1970s, covered in asbestos dust. Journalist Matt Peacock puzzles why a PR firm wants to use his story, but for every story, there's a spin doctor protecting a brand.
Bernie's newfound purpose can't stave off his own deteriorating health. The Medical Research Compensation Fund is running out of money and when the news becomes public, Bernie continues to rally supporters and media attention as his health worsens.