88.9 Radio Redfern

1989 0h 54m EN

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★5.0TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Linda Burney
Self
Ernie Dingo
Self
Mac Silva
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Cheryl Rose
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Michael Watson
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Tiga Bayles
Self
Michael Bayles
Self
Chris Kirkbright
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sharon Bell
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sharon Bell, shot by Geoff Burton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Henry Dangar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Linda Burney and Ernie Dingo and Mac Silva carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0438958 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sharon Bell directs. Geoff Burton behind the camera. Henry Dangar cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
237 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Sharon Bell, shot by Geoff Burton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Henry Dangar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Linda Burney and Ernie Dingo and Mac Silva carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0438958 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.