Directed by:
Sarah SpillaneScreenplay:
Sarah SpillaneCinematography:
Martin McGrathComposer:
Nick WalesCast:
Christina Ricci, Jack Thompson, Damian Walshe-Howling, Daniel Henshall, Ruby Rose, Aaron L. McGrath, Andrea Demetriades, Mark Coles Smith (more)VOD (1)
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Around the Block is the story of American Dino Chalmers (Christina Ricci), an edgy and charismatic drama teacher with a passion for Shakespeare. When the opportunity arises for her to work at a school in inner city Sydney, she embraces the chance to introduce the magic of the theatre to her students, opening their eyes to a world of opportunity far removed from the troubles of the inner city streets they've grown up around. The story centres on the developing relationship between Chalmers and Liam (Hunter Page Lochard), a sixteen year old Aboriginal boy who despite his family and past, wants to embrace this chance to live his truth. Around the Block gives us an intimate insight into how a 16 year old Aboriginal boy can teach as much to his teachers and elders as he can learn from those who believe in him an emotional and aspirational journey of hope, triumph and believing in yourself against the odds. (Pinnacle Films)
(more)Cast
Christina Ricci
USA
Best movies:
Moby: Play - The DVD (2001) (video compilation)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) - a.f.
Jack Thompson
Australia
Best movies:
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Wake in Fright (1971)
Short Circuit (1986)
Damian Walshe-Howling
Australia
Best movies:
He Died with a Felafel In His Hand (2001)
Kenny (2006)
Mystery Road (2013)
Daniel Henshall
Australia
Best movies:
Okja (2017)
These Final Hours (2013)
Snowtown (2011)
Ruby Rose
Australia
Best movies:
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
Taurus (2022)
Around the Block (2013)
Aaron L. McGrath
Australia
Best movies:
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (2019)
Around the Block (2013)
Jasper Jones (2017)
Andrea Demetriades
Best movies:
Babyteeth (2019)
Around the Block (2013)
Mark Coles Smith
Best movies:
Beneath Hill 60 (2010)
Last Cab to Darwin (2015)
Around the Block (2013)
Hunter Page-Lochard
Australia
Best movies:
Bran Nue Dae (2009)
The Sapphires (2012)
Around the Block (2013)
Ash Ricardo
Best movies:
Around the Block (2013)
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (2023)
Observance (2015)
Brian Rosen
Ireland
Best movies:
Around the Block (2013)
Trevor Jamieson
Best movies:
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
Bran Nue Dae (2009)
The Furnace (2020)
Millie Samuels
Best movies:
Around the Block (2013)
Madeleine Madden
Australia
Best movies:
The Wheel of Time (2021) (series)
Jack Irish: Dead Point (2014) (TV movie)
Mystery Road (2013)
Guy Simon
Best movies:
Around the Block (2013)
Nicholas Cassim
Best movies:
Around the Block (2013)
Wish You Were Here (2012)
Billy McPherson
Best movies:
Around the Block (2013)