Every Heart Beats True: The Jim Stynes Story

2010 0h 44m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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This raw and moving documentary charts former AFL footballer Jim Stynes' journey, from arriving in Australia at 18 to be coming one of the AFL's most celebrated players, and onto his diagnosis and struggle with cancer.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jim Stynes
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Sam Stynes
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Jules Lund
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Brian Stynes
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Garry Lyon
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Ron Barassi
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Trisha Broadbridge
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Currie
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 44-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Currie, shot by Wayne Aistrope. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gary Woodyard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jim Stynes and Sam Stynes and Jules Lund carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1796475 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul Currie directs. Wayne Aistrope behind the camera. Gary Woodyard cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 44-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Paul Currie, shot by Wayne Aistrope. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Gary Woodyard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jim Stynes and Sam Stynes and Jules Lund carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1796475 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.