88.9 Radio Redfern
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.
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13 people
Linda Burney
Self
Ernie Dingo
Self
Known for
Crocodile Dundee II
Mystery Road
Mac Silva
Self
Cheryl Rose
Self
Michael Watson
Self
Also in
Blackfellas
Underbelly
Tiga Bayles
Self
Michael Bayles
Self
Chris Kirkbright
Self
Maureen Watson
Self
Also in
The Fringe Dwellers
Brenda Croft
Self
Vic Simms
Self
Lisa Kinchela
Self
Also in
Blackfellas
Bordertown
Geoff Burton Director · Sharon Bell Director Henry Dangar Editor
First release April 1, 1988 · Produced in Australia
Production
Film Australia
Production · Distribution
Australia
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Australia · April 1, 1988
TV · Date estimate, given content from January & March '88
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 20, 1989 · Premiere · Indian Summer - World Festival of Aboriginal Motion Pictures (Pincher Creek, Alberta)
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