Australian Spirit: Love and Country Music in Kriv Stenders' 'Slim & I'

Country-music icon Silm Dusty takes centre stage alongside Joy McKean, his wife and lifelong artistic collaborator, in Kriv Stenders' affectionate documentary portrayal of the couple and their work. Packed with songs and archival material, the film is a timely reminder of the place the pair's oeuvre holds in Australian culture – though its reverent approach and lack of tension may ultimately limit the documentary's appeal beyond the artists' existing admirers, as Barnaby Smith discusses.

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