88.9 Radio Redfern
88.9 Radio Redfern

88.9 Radio Redfern

5.0

0 hr 54 min

1989-09-20

2

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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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

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