On September 10 "SING-ALONG WITH BRAN NUE DAE"

Directed by Rachel Perkins

Written by Reg Cribb, Rachel Perkins & Jimmy Chi

Based on the stage musical “Bran Nue Dae” by Jimmy Chi & Kuckles

BRAN NUE DAE, is a new music-driven road movie/romantic comedy starring Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Rush that literally bursts onto the screen with unbridled energy and fun.  Loosely based on one of Australia’s most beloved and popular musicals, the film is a foot stomping tour-de-force centering on the romantic adventures of a young aboriginal couple set against the spectacularly beautiful Australian landscape.

It’s the summer of 1969 and young Willie (Rocky Mckenzie) is filled with an idyllic life in his hometown port of Broome, in the North of Western Australia. He spends his day fishing, hanging out with his friends, and when he can, his girlfriend Rosie (Australian Idol runner-up, Jessica Mauboy).  However his mother Theresa (Nincali Lawford-Wolf) has great hopes for him and insists he return to the religious mission in Perth for further schooling.  After being punished by Father Benedictus (Geoffrey Rush) for an act of youthful rebellion, Willie runs away but is too ashamed to go home as it will break his mother’s heart.  Down on his luck he meets an old man, who he calls ‘Uncle’ Tadpole (Ernie Dingo who reprises his role from the original stage musical), and together they con a couple of hippies, Annie (singer-songwriter, Missy Higgins) and Slippery (Tom Budge), into taking them on a life-changing 3,000 mile journey through the spectacular Australian outback all the while being pursued by Father Benedictus.

The musical romp is produced by Robyn Kershaw (Kath & Kim) and Graeme Isaac and executive produced by Christopher Mapp, Matthew Street & David Whealy. Cinematography by Oscar-winning DP, Andrew Lesnie (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Lovely Bones).

**BRAN NUE DAE will open on September 10 in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, Seattle and additional markets**

Running Time: 88 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for sexual content and drug use

Omnilab Media, Freestyle Releasing, and Cinemarket Film in association with Robyn Kershaw Productions & Mayfan

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BRAN NUE DAE IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Bran Nue Dae In Theaters September 10, 2010

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