Long known as one of our country’s finest singers, there is ample proof in the songs on display. Any who doubts the power of those pipes, there is a mid-film rendition of Amazing Grace that will have you mesmerized. A life lead in the public eye also helps and there is ample footage to help tell the story.

The filmmakers are generous with archival footage of many other musical acts that help set the musical climate of the times. This gives the film a wider appeal and helps to put Farnham’s contribution to the musical landscape in context. Additional impact is provided by commentary by the late Olivia Newton-John whose interviews crackle with emotion

Even though his name is in the film’s title, this work is as much about Glenn Wheatley as it is about John Farnham. Wheatley who died in 2022 from complications of Covid was both Farnham’s manager as well as his great friend and this work celebrates both men’s lives. This is a heartfelt gift to fans of the man as well as those with an interest in the Australian popular music scene.
Rob Hudson
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John Farnham was 38 years old when Whispering Jack was released. Nobody ever questioned that Farnham could sing — but the challenge to find his artistic voice and become Australia’s most trusted and beloved performer took half a lifetime.

Whispering Jack is still the highest selling Australian album of all time, and this powerful documentary tracks the personal and public journey that has made Farnham Australia’s greatest and most beloved musical artist.

Directed by Poppy Stockell, and featuring commentary by Olivia Newton-John, Jimmy Barnes, Celine Dion, Richard Marx, Robbie Williams, Darryl Braithwaite, Glenn and Gaynor Wheatley, James and Robert Farnham plus many more, JOHN FARNHAM: FINDING THE VOICE is the must-see movie event in cinemas from May 18.
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