Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man (2025)
It's never too late to set things right
After finding fame with pub rock legends Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes became an Australian icon through the success of his solo career. Having escaped his hard-knocks upbringing, married the love of his life and released a string of number-one albums, the man known across the country simply as 'Barnesy' had seemingly made it. But financial issues, heavy drug use, gruelling tours, a failure to crack the US and the spectre of childhood trauma all still weighed upon him, eventually finding their release in words – as this intimate new account reveals.
Director: Andrew Farrell
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: August 21, 2025
Cast
- Jimmy Barnes - Self
- Jane Barnes - Self
- Mahalia Barnes - Self
- David Campbell - Self
Production: Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andrew Farrell
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man about?
- After finding fame with pub rock legends Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes became an Australian icon through the success of his solo career. Having escaped his hard-knocks upbringing, married the love of his life and released a string of number-one albums, the man known across the country simply as 'Barnesy' had seemingly made it. But financial issues, heavy drug use, gruelling tours, a failure to crack the US and the spectre of childhood trauma all still weighed upon him, eventually finding their release in words – as this intimate new account reveals.
- Who directed Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man?
- Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man was directed by Andrew Farrell.
- Who stars in Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man?
- Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man stars Jimmy Barnes, Jane Barnes, Mahalia Barnes, David Campbell.
- How long is Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man?
- Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man?
- Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man produced?
- Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man was produced in Australia.