The Sunnyboy

Jun 2 2013 N/A 1h 30m
Biography, Documentary, Music

Following the Sunnyboys’ enigmatic frontman Jeremy Oxley from the band’s origins, breakthrough success and his subsequent 30-year battle with schizophrenia, The Sunnyboy is one man's inspired story of survival and hope. A meditation on a condition often stigmatised and misunderstood, Kaye Harrison’s documentary buries below the surface of Oxley’s public “identity” to explore his own reality and battle to maintain “self”. Secure in a loving relationship with his partner Mary, Oxley slowly emerges from his solitary torment to join the world we all share. The film follows him as he tentatively unpicks his confused thoughts and feelings about the past with his brother Peter. From his struggle with the physical effects of years spent self-medicating to his hopeful contemplation of a married future and a daring return to the stage, The Sunnyboy is the definitive documentary of Jeremy Oxley's journey from the Sunnyboys and back.

Plot

Follows the journey of enigmatic Australian musician Jeremy Oxley, lead singer of Sunnyboys as he emerges from a 30-year battle with schizophrenia. An inspiring story of hope, survival & the healing power of unconditional love.

Written by

Kaye Harrison

Directed by

Kaye Harrison

Cast

Jeremy Oxley

Crew

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Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Treehouse Productions

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations

Trailers
The Sunnyboy Official Trailer 1 (2013) - Documentary HD
Scores
# of Votes
45
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA