The Gods of Wheat Street

The Gods of Wheat Street

Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment, Television
Founded	April 12, 2014 (2014-04-12)
Headquarters	Australia
Products	Television drama series

The Gods of Wheat Street is a drama series from Australia that premiered on ABC TV beginning 12 April 2014. This six-episode show centers on the Freeburn family, who are Indigenous Australians.

Synopsis

Odin Freeburn, the family patriarch, faces numerous obstacles in his efforts to maintain family cohesion. One of his brothers is incarcerated, another is romantically involved with a member of a competing family, and his wife has moved to the city, leaving him responsible for their two daughters. Furthermore, his employer has passed away, his sister-in-law harbors unspoken affection for him, and the spirit of his mother Eden returns to safeguard the significant future of the Freeburn family.

Production

Jon Bell authored the series and also took on a producing role alongside Lois Randall. Executive production was managed by Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox from Every Cloud Productions, with Sally Riley, head of ABC TV's Indigenous Unit, also serving as an executive producer. Direction was undertaken by Catriona McKenzie, Wayne Blair, and Adrian Wills. Filming occurred in late 2012 in Casino and Lismore, located in Northern New South Wales.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack, composed by Jeff Lang, was made available on 12 May 2014 through ABC Music. The main theme earned a nomination for Best Television Theme at the APRA Music Awards of 2014.

Track listing

1. "The Gods of Wheat Street" - 1:01
2. "Back Where They Belong" - 1:33
3. "Together Again" - 3:05
4. "Three Weeks Till the Auction" - 1:34
5. "Athena in Waiting Room" - 1:15
6. "What Happened to You" - 1:36
7. "Have You Seen Them Fables" - 1:14
8. "Roll Call" - 1:43
9. "One Will Be Born, One Will Die" - 1:46
10. "Saved By the Cavalry" - 2:25
11. "Outside Harry's" - 1:20
12. "Do You Like What You See" - 2:46
13. "Smelling the Shirt" - 1:29
14. "The Return of Jonesy Brown" - 0:45
15. "We're Never Going Back" - 2:12
16. "Jonesy in the Workshop" - 1:19
17. "Izzy and the Money" - 1:35
18. "What Am I Getting Wrong" - 1:23
19. "Who Did This Fables" - 2:44
20. "You Mongrel Black Dog" - 1:09
21. "I Deserved That Money" - 1:32
22. "Odin's Accident" - 4:51
23. "Letters In Jail" - 1:23
24. "Izzy Rushes for the Post" - 1:55
25. "Electra Grabs the Taser" - 1:22
26. "There's a Surprise Wedding" - 1:43
27. "You're My Strong Boy" - 1:03
28. "What Happens in Court" - 1:23
29. "Rewards Program" - 1:13
30. "Going Once Going Twice" - 2:20
31. "You've Killed Him" - 1:20
32. "If You've Got Something to Say" - 0:59
33. "You Still Here?" - 1:15