Film No 91 (2018) Oct. 1st. 10:00 PM Private Preview Screening @ Home via Vimeo link .
"They have been pushed aside by society. They have a tattoo on their forehead which says "no fucking good".(Bernie describes to camera the plight of the boys in his program).
A heart-warming documentary for the true believers; believers in the theory that all humans can be caring contributors to the world no matter their circumstance. Enter Bernie Shakeshaft, a great Australian who combined his love of training wild dogs with giving brash, rough around the edges kids, a chance to love and be loved. Backtrack Boys unfurls a simple therapeutic regime which works. Street wise but vulnerable young adolescents become focused through love and acceptance because they care for their dogs. It's as though the dogs, like a medicinal potion, heal the antagonistic core of these young tearaways. In the end you'll be deeply affected, moved and more tolerant of the plight of others. The film follows a standard formula but the subject matter is anything but mediocre. Shakeshaft is a genius who will be recognized for his contribution; this film is a small step towards the accolades he deserves. 10GUMS.
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