20 Years of KENNY

Celebrating twenty years of a true blue Australian icon, Kenny remains as heartwarming and hilariously sharp today as it was when it first flushed away the competition in 2006. More than just a "mockumentary" about a portable toilet plumber, the film captured the spirit of the "everyman" through Kenny Smyth—a character defined by his eternal optimism, incredible work ethic, and a philosophy that "there's a smell of 20 different things in the air, and 19 of them are Shannon Noll." It was a quintessential underdog story that turned a low-budget indie project into a national phenomenon, proving that great storytelling (and a bit of "liquid gold") transcends any setting.

This anniversary screening offers a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes of the "throne" with the visionary brothers who brought it to life. Joining us for a special Q&A are Clayton Jacobson, the director who masterfully balanced the film’s mock-doc realism with genuine heart, and Shane Jacobson, whose breakout performance as Kenny earned him an AFI Award and turned him into a household name. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the "Poo-Guru" for the first time, this is a chance to celebrate two decades of a film that reminded us all that "it takes a certain kind of person to do what I do."

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