ONEFOUR: Le groupe australien qui dérange

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!✊🏽

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.

Totally agree with the movie. Being a Samoan myself, I had my fair share of dealings with the police. 25 years ago, Ipswich in the western suburbs of Brisbane, is a different place compared to it now. Lots of racism from Police to teachers at both primary and high school. We were labelled "gangs" and were only 13 years old lol I really hope one four overcome their adversary.

So many white Australians who have done far worst, including terrorism to drug trafficking, are aloud to write a book about what they did and make money out of it. Yet, one four are banned to perform which allows them to bring income for them and their families. Talk about basic human rights violation. Mind you, Australia violates basic human rights laws everyday. But, everyday Australians do not know that their Australian Gov do it.

So their goal is to fizzle one four out to get them back into the trouble that they're trying to get out of....? Yet, NSW gov does not invest in those disadvantage communities to make it better, but make the communities turn on each other?

This movie really show how and who Australians really are. I experience it myself. I hear horror stories from tourists who visit australia.

This is a pretty important doco for all Australians, and also non Australians to see. Amazing insight on these lads growing up in Western Sydney, and into how the Australian police force enforces censorship.

Shows a harsh reality of friends growing up in the rougher parts of Australia, then discovering music and using it to tell their stories in a raw form, why? Because that was their reality. Music should make you feel something, and ONEFOUR's absolutely does. But powers that be don't like people expressing themselves if it doesn't conform to their ideals.

They were no angels but don't deserve the treatment they have received and continue to receive from NSW police, when they are trying to better their lives and tell their story.

I was ready to hate this, not being a fan of that style of music and initially it seemed that the doco was essentially glamorising criminals.

While they are indeed criminals, they are trying to better their situation and turn their lives around, and trying to give hope to their communities.

The style of music lyrically is somewhat controversial, and it's clear that Australian police don't get it. This doco has at least got cooperation and involvement from the police, but presents it in such a way that is in itself unfair - while the police's actions are undoubtedly heavy handed, it is not unfounded since they are dealing with criminals. Bringing the race argument into the discussion also seems unnecessary, and just distracts from the narrative.

In the end, it's a compelling story, told well but mostly from one perspective. You can feel a real empathy with the group members, and really hope for them to succeed, whether you like their music or message.