Jura is pleased to be screening a new Australian film that documents the voices of Mount Druitt youth. Come with film-maker Saad as he explores the lives of youth across this misconceived suburb in the City of Blacktown, in Western Sydney,that has a notorious reputation for crime and drugs.
This documentary is not explicitly political or left, but it gives a fascinating perspective on the realities of growing up working class in Sydney today. The film will be followed by critical discussion.
"Living in Mount Druitt isn't as bad as it's made out to be."
"Sometimes you are forced into crime. But you have reasons for doing what you do. You've got to eat, or you've got to get clothes on your back. Some of the boys have been kicked out of home. They've got to do crime."
"My cousin's always in and out of jail. She's a drug addict. She can't help it."
"I've got a lot of friends and family in lock-up. But I still believe those people are good people."
"We've always had a great group of mates who stick together."
"I've been working for the last 8 years. Haven't really had a steady job, but I've always had a job. Just trying to do me best."
"Being a wog you don't know if you mix with the islanders or the aussies. But whe n you grow up you get to know who your true friends are, so you don't really worry about the race or the skin colour."
"One good thing I like about living out here is that you never have nuffin handed to you. Your parents work hard to give you what they can and you respect them for that. Some people over in the North Shore turn 18 and get given BMWs and Mercedes Benzs. We never have any of that. You work for what you get."
Cost: $12 ($10 f or unwaged/students).
Space is limited to 50 people. Please RSVP on facebook or by emailing jura@jura.org.au to secure your place.
--> Lives of Mount Druitt Youth screening, 6pm, Friday 7 Jan 2011.