{"title":"Jimmy Chi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our special collection dedicated to the remarkable talent of Jimmy Chi, an influential figure in the realm of Australian arts and culture. Jimmy Chi was a creative genius whose work seamlessly blended music, theatre, and storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on Australia's cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Chi’s most acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eBran Nue Dae\u003c\/em\u003e, a musical that stands as a beloved pillar in Australian theatre. Known for its vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture and themes of reconciliation, this work resonates with audiences for its humour, powerful narrative, and heartfelt exploration of identity. \u003cem\u003eBran Nue Dae\u003c\/em\u003e has not only entertained but educated audiences, offering insight into Aboriginal perspectives and histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in this collection and discover Jimmy Chi's impactful contributions to literature and the arts. Whether you're exploring his work for the first time or revisiting a classic, our collection promises to inspire and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bran-nue-dae-by-jimmy-chi-9781925936384","title":"Bran Nue Dae","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBran Nue Dae\u003c\/i\u003e took Australia by storm when it premiered at the Perth International Arts Festival in 1990, followed by national tours. It won the prestigious Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award and was highly commended in the Human Rights awards the same year. In 1991, the book won the Special Award in the WA Premier’s Book Awards. A film adaptation was released in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the 1960s—the era of assimilation, the Vietnam war, Land Rights, the White Australia policy, and the 1967 Referendum—it is a partly autobiographical story, one shared by many of Chi’s era. Homesick Willy is expelled from his Catholic boarding school in Perth and embarks on the long road-trip home to Broome and Djarindjin, with a crew of irreverent, larger-than-life characters. He is in search of identity, love, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the surface, a simple story, \u003ci\u003eBran Nue Dae\u003c\/i\u003e explores darker truths of the era from an Aboriginal perspective. As Jimmy Chi once said, \"The naked truth is ugly, but when he’s dressed in the fine clothes of the parable, then he becomes acceptable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076332994796,"sku":"9781925936384","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/873aaede23737bada948ae29b760ef2c_3e798eab-fd9d-4ae1-88a6-ecf52bb79d0f.jpg?v=1765221287"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jimmy-chi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}