Obit: Jack Charles (1943-2022) Indigenous actor

Subject: Obit: Jack Charles, 1943-2022 Indigenous actor
From: Helen
Date: 13 Sep 22 - 05:29 AM

Sadly, another Australian indigenous actor, musician and activist has passed away.

Uncle Jack Charles , actor and revered Victorian Aboriginal elder, dies aged 79

We are still mourning the recent passing of Uncle Archie Roach and now another great man has passed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Jack Charles, 1943-2022 Indigenous actor
From: Helen
Date: 13 Sep 22 - 06:39 AM

Here's where you can watch Australian screen icon
Uncle Jack Charles on streaming services

Subject: RE: Obit: Jack Charles, 1943-2022 Indigenous actor
From: Helen
Date: 13 Sep 22 - 04:28 PM

Acting community
pays tribute to Uncle Jack Charles, revered Aboriginal elder and giant of the arts

Subject: RE: Obit: Jack Charles, 1943-2022 Indigenous actor
From: rich-joy
Date: 13 Sep 22 - 07:47 PM

Oh yes, he was such a special man.

Vale, Uncle Jack Charles.

R-J

Subject: RE: Obit: Jack Charles (1943-2022) Indigenous actor
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Sep 22 - 09:46 PM

I'm currently listening to a replay of an 2019 interview with Uncle Jack Uncle Jack Charles: not true blue, true blak Jack was born in Melbourne in 1943. He was taken from his mother as a baby and ended up in Box Hill Boys' Home where he was abused and told he was an orphan.
Jack was always searching, trying to figure out who he really was.
Slowly, pieces of his life presented themselves: kids with the same surname, a chance encounter with his mob in Melbourne, and the discovery of his calling - a life in the arts.
The legacy of Jack's early life has been addiction, theft and twenty-two stints in jail.
Jack eventually became a beloved stage and film actor in Australia.
Even at the age of 75, his story, like many of the Stolen Generations, is still one of discovery.
Two years ago he found out who is father was, and now knows he is a Wiradjuri man, as well as Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta.
Jack is also a passionate advocate for youth in detention.
Further information - Jack Charles: Born-Again Blakfella is published by Penguin Random House
I don't know whether viewers outside Australia can hear it,

Remembering Uncle Jack Charles - iView Actor, author and revered Victorian Aboriginal elder Uncle Jack Charles has died, aged 79. Uncle Jack was a co-founder of Australia's first Indigenous-led theatre group in Melbourne and used his platforms to share personal truths about the impact of colonisation on his community. His family have given their permission to use his name and image.

Subject: RE: Obit: Jack Charles (1943-2022) Indigenous actor
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Sep 22 - 09:48 PM

oops, I hit the wrong button (blush)

I also don't know if iView is available outside Australia, maybe Helen will know?

Subject: RE: Obit: Jack Charles (1943-2022) Indigenous actor
From: Helen
Date: 19 Sep 22 - 02:32 AM

Thanks Sandra,

I'm not sure if iView is available outside Oz. We might need an overseas guinea pig to try it out and let us know.

Subject: RE: Obit: Jack Charles (1943-2022) Indigenous actor
From: Bugsy
Date: 19 Sep 22 - 04:16 AM

An activist, a great actor, unifying force and an all round good bloke.

Vale Uncle Jack.


Bugsy