Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal has been invited to screen the documentary film Bastardy in honour of the late, great Uncle Jack Charles, this Saturday September 24.
The Royal will be one of three cinemas, along with Nova and the Thornbury Picture House, to screen this film as a tribute to Uncle Jack.
Uncle Jack was a frequent visitor, performer and speaker at the Theatre Royal. His wisdom, warmth, cheek and generosity made him a real national treasure, who was as talented as he was fearless. A true role model for all and proud Dja Dja Wurrung man.
Provocative, funny and profoundly moving, Bastardy is the inspirational story of a self-proclaimed Robin Hood of the streets.
For 40 years and with infectious humour and optimism, Jack Charles juggled a life of crime with another successful career – acting.
Since founding the first Aboriginal theatre company in the 1970s, Jack performed with Australia’s most renowned actors and directors in feature films, TV series and hundreds of plays.
Filmmaker Amiel Courtin-Wilson followed Jack over seven years – gradually blurring the line between director and accomplice as Jack continually traversed the criminal and acting worlds. However, when the law finally caught up with Jack, he was forced to decide if he could leave the life of crime behind. Bastardy is the story of one man’s journey into the light.
Bastardy will screen at 7.30pm this Saturday September 24. Tickets available via website: theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/special-cinema-events
