I'm Not Dead Yet (2011) User Reviews

Legend

[bazza_mckenzie02 · 10/10 · 29 November 2011]

A top notch film that delves into the life of Australian country music legend Chad Morgan aka The Sheik Of Scrubby Creek.

A warts and all story that traces his early days to his life on and off the road still touring and going strong at the age of 78. About the highs and lows of his life and about the true showman and living legend and last living pioneer of Australian country music.

A film to be enjoyed by all of Chad's many fans and fans of country music and also fans of good documentary's and a good film with top music.

A top notch film about a top bloke give it a burl!!!

A must-watch for all Aussies and country music fans

[maccas-56367 · 10/10 · 2 September 2020]

Chad Morgan is an Australian legend, and this documentary was fantastic. It's half-biography, half-tour piece, and it works really well. The narration of Tex Perkins really suited it too.

It certainly made us laugh out loud - as Chad Morgan always does. His music gives people joy, makes them smile. In turbulent times like this, that's something to appreciate and treasure more than ever.

'I'm Not Dead Yet' was really well made and detailed. There is enough here to please the most die-hard of Morgan fans, and the right amount to introduce him to new fans. Chad is the definition of Aussie larrikin, and his sense of humour is plastered throughout. It also doesn't shy away from more serious themes. He's not only talented but a survivor too.

You will laugh watching this, and you'll also gain a better appreciation for Chad's remarkable songwriting talents. It's both heartwarming and somewhat heartbreaking at times. Ultimately, it's pretty damn inspiring (be yourself) and you can't help but feel proud to be an Aussie and to have Chad as one of our own.

There are so many song highlights, that it's hard to choose one - but the personal, "Ballad of Bill and Eva" will remain in my head and my heart for sometime to come. If you like country music or consider yourself Australian, then this is a must-watch!