Reel Life NAIDOC Screening

Reel Life Presents a NAIDOC Week Special Screening of The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith + Q&A with Tom Keneally

Join us for a powerful NAIDOC Week celebration with Fred Schepisi’s groundbreaking 1978 film The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith – a searing adaptation of Thomas Keneally’s novel, based on the true story of Jimmy Governor.

This critically acclaimed drama follows Jimmie Blacksmith (Tom E. Lewis), a mixed-race Aboriginal man driven to violence by systemic exploitation in early 20th-century Australia. A raw exploration of injustice, identity, and resilience, the film remains a landmark in Australian cinema.

Special Guest: Author Tom Keneally (Schindler’s Ark) will join us for a post-screening discussion on the story’s legacy and its relevance today.

📅 Wednesday 9 July at 12.30PM
📍 Location: SMSA’s Henry Carmichael Theatre, L1 280 Pitt St Sydney
🎟 Tickets: Free for SMSA members, $10 for friends and non-members**

A provocative must-see for NAIDOC Week – don’t miss this rare opportunity

** Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to support NAIDOC Week initiatives, helping to celebrate and elevate First Nations cultures, histories, and achievements.