The documentary will be screening in two parts on December 6, 7 and 13.
The trailblazing hip hop documentary Burn Gently has ignited the Australian music scene since its March 2023 release. In early December, it will be shown for free in two episodes on NITV, SBS’ National Indigenous Television network.
A collaborative effort from Sensible Antixx, Kristina Hood, N’fa Jones and Hideaway Productions, the film marks the culmination of a six-year journey.
Burn Gently Show Times
- Ep 1 – Dec 6, 7:30pm and Dec 7, 11am
- Ep 2 – Dec 13, 7:30pm
- SBS NITV
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Showcasing nearly 40 of the country’s most influential hip hop artists, ranging from Def Wish Cast and Hilltop Hoods to Barkaa, Thundamentals, Seth Sentry and Sampa the Great, the documentary unfolds like an Australian equivalent of Dave Chappelle’s Block Party: a testament to the diverse and dynamic hip hop culture Down Under.
“This project has been a real labour of love, 6 years is a hell of a long time to give to any single project! But hip hop has given us so much, we don’t just want to be a flash in the pan with this film. We want people to walk away inspired – and that includes inspiration to change an industry that still misrepresents hip hop culture at times,” says director Antony Attridge.
Screened in 14 locations nationwide, including at prestigious events like Splendour in the Grass and BIGSOUND, the documentary has left an indelible mark on audiences. Beyond the festival circuit, Burn Gently has found a year-long home in Melbourne’s Art Centre’s Australian Music Vault and has been available for free on SBS on Demand.
“Australia is known for its various genres and legends in Australian Music and while we have seen many documentaries and interviews showcasing these more mainstream genres, we haven’t had a deep insight into the voice and view of hip hop in Australia – until now,” says co-creator N’fa Jones.
“Australian hip hop is a progressive, informative, multicultural voice offering, an edgy intelligence that we as Australians deserve to hear and embrace. With hip hop being 50 years old and having been adopted by avant-garde Australians very early on, this culture is very much part of who we are.”
For more on Burn Gently, head here.
