Jack Osbourne has revealed he made a documentary about his father Ozzy Osbourne's drug and alcohol-fuelled past to show how much he has changed. The 25-year-old said he was tired of the media portraying his dad as a 'bumbling, messed up character'.
The film, 'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne', includes interviews with sisters Kelly and Aimee, and was produced by Jack with his mother Sharon as executive producer. It recalls the family's early years with a rock star father who was rarely home, but emphasises that he has become a great father after five years of sobriety.
Jack said the turning point came after a heated argument five years ago, when he told his father: 'I need a dad.' Ozzy admits in the film that this hurt him and he has no intention of relapsing. He also confesses he was a bad father because he was constantly under the influence and is lucky to be alive given his past behaviour.
Now 62, Ozzy has his driving licence and often runs errands or picks up the children. Jack explained that having material wealth does not replace the need for emotional support from a parent, and that was the inspiration for the documentary. The film does not yet have a UK release date.
