88.9 Radio Redfern

88.9 Radio Redfern

1989 en 54 minutes

Rating: 5

Plot

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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Cast

Linda Burney

Linda Burney

Self

Ernie Dingo

Ernie Dingo

Self

Mac Silva

Mac Silva

Self

Cheryl Rose

Cheryl Rose

Self

Michael Watson

Michael Watson

Self

Tiga Bayles

Tiga Bayles

Self

Michael Bayles

Michael Bayles

Self

Chris Kirkbright

Chris Kirkbright

Self

Maureen Watson

Maureen Watson

Self

Brenda Croft

Brenda Croft

Self

Vic Simms

Vic Simms

Self

Lisa Kinchela

Lisa Kinchela

Self

Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett

Self

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