OneFour: Against All Odds

Very interesting look into a music group who represent a community in Australia that are apparently not welcomed by mainstream media, police, or the establishment. If you enjoy contemporary art, music, and culture this is for you. It is also a revealing insight into how far Australia has ventured into empowering Police to infringe upon civil liberties. Shocking. Overall a balanced and well produced documentary. My only wish is that it would be even better if they explored the creative or recording process more - perhaps in the follow up?

Recommended viewing, it has got me interested in finding out more.

Brilliant, well-structured documentary about racism, retaliation and redemption through music. It should be mandatory viewing for all. It's multi-layered: cultural, social, legal, political, and has generated a lot of discussion with friends. Was a real eye-opener about the boys, the music and the challenges they face. Everyone deserves another chance, to flourish and to make an honest living from doing what they love. So much respect for the resilience the boys have demonstrated. Never give up.

Police money would be better spent building bridges between the youth and police - set up music studios in PCYCs, etc - do something positive and constructive for better outcomes all round.

Score 11/10.

This documentary is amazing. Personally, I'd seen them live at a festival 2 years ago and didn't know a lot. This was an insight and made me think twice. The message was clear and I think they should be nothing but proud of this. I hope it reaches people and questions their thinking - must watch for sure.

You can see the clear divide between people who have remained on the picket fence side of life and the everyday people just trying to make it. Sometimes people forget empathy and the biggest takeaway is that the NSW police are out of touch with reality and need a scapegoat. They should probably start looking towards real issues because one four isn't what they make it out to be.

Wauw. If you have any interest in social issues or the music industry in general, this is a must watch. I don't think I've ever felt so frustrated and angry after watching a doc while also being inspired at the same time. The documentary depicts the struggles the Samoan community face on a day to day in Syndey. Is shows how they find music as an outlet for their battlescars and trauma. It shows how police, fueled by fear and a lack of empathy tries to portray these young men and their art as the root of all crime in Sydney. This all whilest their art is the one thing that is strengthening their community and giving a sprinkle of hope to their youth. It depicts the mental toughness these guys possess, thanks to their love for their family, community and their art. Absolute warriors that deserve to be seen by the world!✊🏽

This sucked me right in. They have a new fan! Can't believe the police power that got put into them! Do the white Aussie rappers get the same treatment????

Other than that it was great account of their lives and trying to succeed. Music should not be banned or silenced.

Story telling is what we do. I loved how these boys from western Sydney put that in music. Yes they have shady past and grew up in rough area. But them breaking out and being recognised shows kids as well that there is more in life.

I mainly wanted to come complain about the police pressure. That made me mad. I'm all for police but not when it's always on POC and disadvantaged areas. Put support and finance into those areas!

Proud of these guys using there creativity and voice.

You have a new fan.