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Overview
An observational documentary which looks at Sydney’s first community Aboriginal radio station, 88.9 Radio Redfern. Set against a backdrop of contemporary Aboriginal music, 88.9 Radio Redfern offers a special and rare exploration of the people, attitudes and philosophies behind the lead up to a different type of celebration of Australia’s Bicentennial Year. Throughout 1988, 88.9 Radio Redfern became an important focal point for communication and solidarity within the Aboriginal community. The film reveals how urban blacks are adapting social structures such as the mass media to serve their needs.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 20, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- Australia
- Production
- Film Australia
- Cast
- Peter Garrett,Ernie Dingo,Vic Simms,Michael Watson,Michael Bayles,Cheryl Rose,Maureen Watson,Lisa Kinchela,Tiga Bayles,Chris Kirkbrightand 3 more
- Director
- Geoff Burton,Sharon Bell
- Producer
- Tristram Miall,Sharon Bell
- Cinematography
- Geoff Burton
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
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