ABC Melbourne – The Conversation Hour
Rafael Epstein and co-host columnist Catherine Deveny talked about the struggles of drug addiction with former alcoholic David Harris who now works at the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre, Jack Charles and Amiel Courtin-Wilson, star and film-maker of ‘Bastardy,’ a film that tackles how indigenous spirituality can be a means to overcome addiction.
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Rave Magazine Review
Rave Magazine June 22, 2009
“Jack Charles… is one of Australia’s unknown legends.”
Jack Charles Exclusive Video Introduction to Bastardy
Check out Jack Charles exclusive video introduction to Bastardy – (and a word of warning to anyone thinking of not getting out to a cinema to see the film…)
Sydney Morning Herald Interview With Amiel
Check out the great Sydney Morning Herlad interview with Amiel published today!
“We’re very close. Jack stayed with me and lived with me through periods of particular hardship…”
Who, Magazine Review – June 29, 2009
CHECK OUT THE EXCELLENT WHO MAGAZINE REVIEW PUBLISHED TODAY – FOUR STARS!
Just Announced! Tell Your Brisbane Friends…
Andrew Ross director of the Brisbane Ane Powerhouse will be presenting the Bastardy Q/A with Jack Charles and Amiel Courtin-Wilson at the Palace Barracks Cinema on Tuesday the 23rd of June (Screening starts 6:30pm – Book through palacecinemas.com.au)
Andrew directed Jack in several plays over the course of Jack’s career so it is sure to be a fascinating discussion.
Cinema Release 25 June 2009
The National cinema release is only one week away today!
BOOK ONLINE NOW THROUGH palacecinemas.com.au
Sydney Film Festival
Jack, Amiel and Pip attended the sold out Friday night screening followed by another brilliant Q&A described as an “Excellent part 2 of the documentary film.” Jack took the opportunity to talk about his upcoming work in prisons where he will be screening Bastardy and “Tweaking the conscience of white Australia inside and outside the walls.”
