Struggling in the aftermath of his father’s death, self-described ’emo’ skateboarder Brock (Jude Turner) enters university determined to escape the northern suburbs of Adelaide. Armed with a natural grasp of economics and the reductive advice of his privileged classmate Hunter (Brad McCarthy), Brock sets out to grow his net worth and set himself on the fast path to success. But when his brazen behaviour incurs the wrath of a local drug gang, both his life, and those closest to him, will be threatened.
Williams takes the opportunity to showcase old photographs of factory workers. It’s a poignant tribute to the decades poured into a now deadened place. Emotion Is Dead is really at its best at moments such as this, when youthful spirit is coupled with a more worldly regard for community.
