Backtrack Boys (1-Year Rental)

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A group of troubled boys are on a perilous course towards jail until they meet up with the free-wheeling ex-jackaroo and youth worker, Bernie Shakeshaft, and hit the road with his legendary dog jumping team.

This observational documentary filmed over two years follows boys in a youth program that Bernie runs from a shed on the outskirts of Armidale, a rural town in Australia.

On the road, the boys find their voice, make great friendships and the dogs become champions.

But as they sleep under the stars at night, their experiences of trauma are never too far away.

With their futures at stake, they must constantly step up, push themselves and support each other and some days can be hard.

This inspiring coming of age story reveals the challenges and triumphs the boys face as they try to find their place in the world, and the dogs that help them tame their wild ways.

ATOM has also produced a study guide for Backtrack Boys. This study guide is available for download here. An accompanying workbook to the study guide is also available for download here.