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