Rod Quantock
Comedy Warrior
Unclassified 15+
A world premiere, directed and produced by Fiona Cochrane, exploring the life and art of comedy icon and OG art of comedy influencer Rod Quantock.
This feature documentary charts Rod Quantock’s five-decade career and his tireless efforts to communicate the perils of neoliberalism and the urgency of climate change through humour. His journey illustrates the building of the thriving comedy landscape we take for granted today, showcasing a man who has remained steadfast in his pursuit of truth in an hilarious fashion.
Director Fiona Cochrane will be in attendance for the screening, which will be followed by an exclusive live Q&A with Rod Quantock himself.
'If we’re talking about an Australian comedy Mt Rushmore and we’re starting to chisel out the faces, then the first one there has got to be Rod. I mean… he’s the original.' Wil Anderson
'In my heart and in the hearts of lots of Australian comedians, he’s the grandfather of Australian comedy.' Tom Ballard
Strictly for audiences 15+
Language – occasional coarse language
Unclassified 15+
A world premiere, directed and produced by Fiona Cochrane, exploring the life and art of comedy icon and OG art of comedy influencer Rod Quantock.
This feature documentary charts Rod Quantock’s five-decade career and his tireless efforts to communicate the perils of neoliberalism and the urgency of climate change through humour. His journey illustrates the building of the thriving comedy landscape we take for granted today, showcasing a man who has remained steadfast in his pursuit of truth in an hilarious fashion.
Director Fiona Cochrane will be in attendance for the screening, which will be followed by an exclusive live Q&A with Rod Quantock himself.
'If we’re talking about an Australian comedy Mt Rushmore and we’re starting to chisel out the faces, then the first one there has got to be Rod. I mean… he’s the original.' Wil Anderson
'In my heart and in the hearts of lots of Australian comedians, he’s the grandfather of Australian comedy.' Tom Ballard
Strictly for audiences 15+
Language – occasional coarse language
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