Uncle Jack Charles- National Treasure, Respected Elder, Grandfather Of Aboriginal Theatre, Father To All Who Need Him.

Uncle Jack isn't a Dad in the usual sense but he's certainly the grandfather of Aboriginal theatre and a spiritual father to many indigenous and non-indigenous people alike. Uncle Jack is an Australian icon and a truly beautiful man- look him up, watch his movies and TV (especially the documentary "Bastardy"), read his Autobiography (Born again black Fella) say hello to him in the street. He really is a father to all those who need him. Donate to the Archie Roach Foundation if you'd like to support the incredible and vital work that Uncle Jack and Uncle Archie are doing.   http://www.archieroach.com/about-the-foundation   https://www.penguin.com.au/books/jack-charles-9780143792222   http://ilbijerri.com.au/event/jack-charles-v-crown/   https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/a-bold-exploration-of-the-pursuit-of-sobriety-20181116-h17z3l.html     Being a father figure in the community. In Indigenous societies everyone brings up the children- The move to expunge criminal records so that fathers who have payed their dues can have access to their children. Part of the treaty process in Victoria. Reconstituting community hubs so that the young can access elders and vice versa. The men are missing or behaving badly. Jack's time in the Box Hill boy's home. Jack's family origins- the extraordinary, still unfolding epic, that is the life of Jack Charles. A little on theatre History in Australia. The national Black theatre, Bob Maza and Gary Foley. Jack plays Bennelong naked at the Sydney Opera House with David Gulpilil. Initiation late in life can be confronting. Young men going through lore gives them responsibility and accountability. How Jack met his Aboriginal family as a young man. Jack's days as a cat Burglar Jack continues to discover family members. The real meaning of Moomba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices