Friday 24 June 2011

Angry Boys


Synopsis:  the show explores the issues faced by young males in the 21st century – their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions. In Angry Boys, Lilley plays multiple characters: S.mouse, a black American rapper; Jen, a manipulative Japanese mother; Blake Oakfield, a champion surfer; Ruth "Gran" Sims, a guard at a juvenile detention facility; and her grandchildren, South Australian twins Daniel and Nathan Sims.

Background Info:

  • It's Chris Lilley's next series after Summer Heights High
  • It includes characters Daniel and Nathan from 'We Can Be Heroes'
  • Australian Television
  • Follow on from 'Summer Heights High'
Comments from Critics:
  • The result is a joy, excruciating but somehow also warm, the funniest thing I've seen for ages. I really did lol. - Sam Wollaston (Guardian)
  • Pushing the boundaries of political correctness to breaking point, Lilley has delivered exactly what his fans expect - and why TV critics have hailed him an ``outrageous comic genius.'' - Holly Byrnes and Shoba Rao (Herald Sun)

Style Of Documentary: Mockumentary, fictitious events are presented in documentary format for comical effect.


Guidance: Some Strong Language

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