Rewards for the Tribe

A bold, visually striking dance documentary that celebrates human connection and asks us to rethink our notions of perfection.

The acclaimed, genre-defying Chunky Move and beloved Adelaide-based company Restless Dance Theatre – whose troupe consists of performers with disabilities – develop a major new work that tests the boundaries of group harmony and myths of creative perfection. This is a journey in which dancers Jianna, Mike, Charlie, Ben, Darcy and Cody find a shared creative language that will take them from their homes in Adelaide and Melbourne to the international stage in the UK. Shifting from documentary and intimate reflections by the artists, to unsettling and dreamlike sequences of dance and intellectual provocations, the film is cheeky, thoughtful and expansive, guiding us to understand the rewards of rethinking perfection and harmony. A provocative, cinematic and playful dance documentary, Rewards for the Tribe traces a remarkable collaboration between two of Australia’s most challenging companies.

A unique collaboration between two acclaimed dance companies.
Chunky Move and Restless Dance Theatre, whose troupe consists of performers with disabilities, develop a major new work with a shared creative language – guiding us to understand the search for human connection, and the reward of finding your tribe.

A genre-defying exploration of human and creative perfection
Provocative and playful, REWARDS FOR THE TRIBE shifts from the stage to intimate reflections by the artists. Thoughtful and expansive, this character-led story reveals the power of access and inclusion.

A bold, visually striking reflection of Australian diversity
Created by a team of award-winning Australian filmmakers, REWARDS FOR THE TRIBE is an inclusive and celebratory documentary that furthers our understanding of what it means to connect with each other through the arts and creativity.