AROUND THE BLOCK
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various Artists

AROUND THE BLOCK is a contemporary story of love, revenge, and triumph. When a young indigenous boy becomes torn between his unexpected love for acting and the disintegration of his family he has to confront his past, challenge the present and finally determine his own destiny.

Starring Christina Ricci, Jack Thompson and introducing Hunter Page as the teenager at risk AROUND THE BLOCK is set in and around Redfern.

Directed by first-time feature film director Sarah Spillane, Around the Block features an outstanding Australian supporting cast including Damien Walshe-Howling (Underbelly, Mystery Road), Daniel Henshall (Not Suitable for Children, Snowtown), Matt Nable (Underbelly, Bikie Wars), media celebrity, Ruby Rose as well as a breakout performance from newcomer Hunter Page-Lochard

AROUND THE BLOCK premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival with critics calling it ‘Aussie’s film triumph’ ‘magical’ and "a powerful drama’ and everyone commenting on the strength of the music featured in the film.

AROUND THE BLOCK was also the closing night film at the Canberra Film Festival in November 2013.

AROUND THE BLOCK was screened at the Beijing International Film Festival and Newport Beach Film Festival in April 2014 followed by the San Francisco Frameline Film Festival in June.
Following the local Australian release, US distributor Random Media will release the film in North America in August.

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (SIL018) will be released July 11th digitally through iTunes and on CD through MGM Distribution or directly from Undercover Music via mail order.
Various Artists
'Around The Block'
Catalogue Number SIL018

Buy   Buy   Buy

AROUND THE BLOCK is about breaking cycles and building dreams. Set in a contemporary, tough, inner-city precinct, this is a story of revenge and triumph, as a teenage boy is torn between his unexpected love of theatre and the disintegration of his family.

With encouragement from his unconventional American drama teacher, he confronts his past and eventually takes control of his future.

AROUND THE BLOCK (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features a stellar line-up that includes Aussie Hip-Hop sensations Horrorshow, Thundamentals, Spit Syndicate, Astronomy Class & Tuka, Canadian indie darlings Half Moon Run, plus Matt & Kim, Jenny Morris, Ngaiire and CODA’s Nick Wales who also scored the film.

Album Track Listing

  1. Tuka – Just To Feel Wanted
  2. Matt & Kim – Block After Block
  3. Horrorshow – Truth Be Told
  4. Thundamentals – Paint The Town Red
  5. Spit Syndicate – Exile
  6. Half Moon Run – She Wants To Know
  7. Ngaiire & Nick Wales – Broken Wings
  8. Astronomy Class – Whare You At?
  9. Nick Wales feat. Tuka – Catch Me On The Fly
  10. Nick Wales – Cliff Top
  11. Half Moon Run – Need It
  12. CODA – How Far How High
  13. Nick Wales & Hunter Page-Lochard – It’s Real
  14. Nick Wales – Blackbird Strings
  15. Nick Wales – Steve’s Kill Montage
  16. Jenny Morris – Rhythm and Flow