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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978 · 113 min

A slow, heavy tragedy that builds quiet fury into shocking violence, leaving a lingering sense of injustice and sorrow.

Directed by
Fred Schepisi
Genres
Crime, Drama, History
Tagline
The chant of the underdog
Overview
The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

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Directed by
Fred Schepisi
Genres
Crime, Drama, History
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Tone
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • race
  • violence
  • justice
  • identity
  • betrayal
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action4
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness9
Complexity7
Emotional weight9

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