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1994, a small town in central Scotland.
Best mates Johnno and Spanner share a deep bond. Now on the cusp of adulthood, life is destined to take them in different directions – Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. But this summer is going to be different for them, and for the country.
The explosion of the free party scene and the largest counter-cultural youth movement in recent history is happening across the UK. In pursuit of adventure and escape, the boys head out on one last night together to an illegal rave. Stealing cash from Spanner’s older brother, under the hazy stewardship of pirate radio DJ D-Man, the boys journey into an underworld of anarchy, freedom and a full-on collision with the forces of law and order.
A universal coming of age story, set to a soundtrack as eclectic and electrifying as the scene it gave birth to, BEATS is a story for our time – of friendship, rebellion and the irresistible power of gathered youth.
PLAYING AT THESE AU CINEMAS:
New Farm Cinemas, Brisbane – From 28 February
Star Court Theatre, Lismore – From 1 March
Dendy Newtown, Sydney- From 29 February
Golden Age, Sydney – March TBC
Thornbury Picture House, Melbourne – From 28 February
Village Jam Factory, Melbourne – From 26 February
The Pivotonian, Geelong – From 27 February
Mount Vic Flicks, Blue Mountains – From 12 March
Wallis Noarlunga, Adelaide – From 20 February
