Catherine Scott

A group of troubled boys are on a perilous course towards jail until they meet up with the free-wheeling jackaroo, Bernie Shakeshaft, and hit the road with his legendary dog jumping team. This observational documentary, follows boys in a youth program BackTrack that Bernie runs from a shed on the outskirts of Armidale, Australia.
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Backtrack Boys is an inspiring and life-affirming documentary about alternative programs to juvenile detention. The film documents the journey of the kids in BackTrack, and how this alternative program helps them to navigate their relationships, deal with personal trauma, take responsibility, gain practical job skills so they can eventually create a sustainable future for themselves.… (mais)

Personally. I think the rise in "that other book" was in part due to the rise of e-readers and apps that allows people to read "mommy porn" incognito, without shame. Interesting read that gives the reader both sides of the BDSM world. As with most things in life there is a big difference between then and now. Sadly, I'm reading this book during the time that porn star James Deen is alleged of raping women and ignoring the safe words. This is a media sensation because it feeds the way people view porn and BDSM and that is saad. The book deals a lot with group settings and I think that is a small number of the people compared to those enjoying and involved with BDSM lifestyle in their bedrooms.… (mais)

An interesting read. When I think of kinks in general and my own personal kinks, I don't apply politics to it. I think people are too sensitive in general and probably over analyze the statement their sexuality or kink is making. That being said, the essays regarding kink in the media are completely fascinating. This is how the general public perceives BDSM. And it isn't thought well of, unless of course it is two women and they are both conventionally attractive. An interesting read and a good add to my library.… (mais)