Provocative, funny and profoundly moving, Bastardy is the inspirational story of a self proclaimed Robin Hood of the streets. For Forty years and with infectious humour and optimism, Jack Charles has juggled a life of crime with another successful career- acting
Acting
Jack Charles — charismatic chaos personified, every frame electric.
Direction
Courtin-Wilson's 7-year dedication captures unguarded intimacy.
Writing
Jack's self-mythologising monologues — Shakespearean street poetry.
Director
Amiel Courtin-Wilson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jack was among the first Aboriginal actors on Australian TV in 1970s 'Rush' — yet couldn't get a taxi to the premiere.
Courtin-Wilson began filming at 21, became Jack's housemate, and witnessed multiple overdoses — the footage was almost destroyed when Jack demanded it back during a relapse.
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