88.9 Radio Redfern

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88.9 Radio Redfern (1989)

Directed by Sharon Bell, Geoff Burton

Documentary · 54m

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 Self Ernie Dingo Self
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Mac Silva Self
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Cheryl Rose Self
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Michael Watson Self
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Tiga Bayles Self
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Michael Bayles Self
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Chris Kirkbright Self
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Maureen Watson Self
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Brenda Croft Self
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Vic Simms Self
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Lisa Kinchela Self

Crew

Director
Sharon Bell, Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Geoff Burton
Editor
Henry Dangar
Producer
Sharon Bell

Details

Release date
1989-09-20
Runtime
54m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Australia
Production
Film Australia