Brief Explanation

The 90-second film opens on hard-working Australian steel workers building the Sydney Harbour Bridge under perilous conditions. The black-and-white sepia tones merge into a brightly coloured palette as we see a young woman going into labour in the backseat of car. More visions of hardship are presented, such as a dark-skinned schoolgirl being stared at by her fellow students, a wheelchair-bound athlete falling over, and regional flooding. As the chorus of “Heroes” (originally performed by David Bowie, re-recorded by Gang of Youths) kicks in, we feel an overwhelming sense of compassion as everyday Australians are shown helping those in need. From the extraordinary act of a complete stranger helping the young woman give birth, to the seemingly insignificant act of sitting next to someone who’s alone, the film highlights the importance of acting upon our innately human desire to help those in need.