Based on the Aussie legend's 2016 memoir “Working Class Boy” and featuring live performances from Barnes and interviews with friends and family, the documentary will be played from Barnes' point of view and tells the story of his childhood survival in the slums of Glasgow, moving to Australia and joining Cold Chisel.
Critics Reviews for Working Class Boy (Jimmy Barnes)
- “There's a matter-of-fact way that Barnes recounts stories of violence, alcoholism, abandonment and attempted sexual abuse that defined his youth that leave you reeling.” – Blake Howard, Flicks.com.au
- “Because this is a movie about a rock star, not a book, we need a performance. Well, every song Barnes does for this film is worth the price of entry.” – Stephen Romei, The Australian
- “Never mind all the hits, never mind the brilliance as a singer of soul, blues and ballads, apart from rock; the man has enormous reserves of strength. That's so attractive on screen: he has survived.” – Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Herald
- “A raw and uncomfortably honest self-portrait that is often terribly sad and moving…As far as tributes go, this definitely is a worthy one, driven by the values of survival, persistence and hope.” – Jim Schembri, 3AW
- “Moving, confronting and yet, a distinct pleasure to watch, the fine Australian-made documentary Working Class Boy examines two disarmingly vivid subjects for the price of one.” – Leigh Paatsch, Herald Sun (Australia)
- “Working Class Boy seems like easy work for Joffe, who could hardly do more to allow his chatty and candid subject to speak for himself.” – Luke Buckmaster, Guardian