Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen dominated Queensland for 19 eventful years (1968–1987). Widely popular, he oversaw significant expansion, but corruption was widespread during his time, as were electoral tricks and frequent violent crackdowns on opposition. This film chronicles Joh’s life using rare archival footage and revealing interviews, examining a man molded by a tough, religious upbringing on his family's farm. The film evokes comparisons to Donald Trump through Joh’s distinctive, rambling way of speaking – expertly portrayed by Richard Roxburgh – alongside his relentless grip on power and the painful reality of his departure from office.
