Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018)
Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018)
A vivid portrait of the era and the songs that embodied it.
In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails in the Sunset. They embarked on a relentless tour around the nation performing raw and electrifying music that reignited the imagination of young Australians. That same year, their lead singer Peter Garrett committed to run for a Senate seat for the Nuclear Disarmament Party. With the mounting pressure of balancing the demands of music and politics this is the year that would make, but nearly break, Australia's most important rock and roll band. Thirty years in the making and featuring never seen before seen footage of the band on and off the stage, Midnight Oil: 1984 is the untold story of the year Australia’s most iconic rock band inspired the nation to believe in the power of music to change the world.

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Cast

Peter Garrett Peter Garrett As: Himself
Rob Hirst Rob Hirst As: Himself
Jim Moginie Jim Moginie As: Himself
Martin Rotsey Martin Rotsey As: Himself
Peter Gifford Peter Gifford As: Himself
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Storyline

In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails in the Sunset. They embarked on a relentless tour around the nation performing raw and electrifying music that reignited the imagination of young Australians. That same year, their lead singer Peter Garrett committed to run for a Senate seat for the Nuclear Disarmament Party. With the mounting pressure of balancing the demands of music and politics this is the year that would make, but nearly break, Australia's most important rock and roll band. Thirty years in the making and featuring never seen before seen footage of the band on and off the stage, Midnight Oil: 1984 is the untold story of the year Australia’s most iconic rock band inspired the nation to believe in the power of music to change the world.


Tagline: A vivid portrait of the era and the songs that embodied it.
Certification: M

Details

Genres: Music, Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 10 May 2018

Country: AU

Runtime: 89m

Company Credits

Company: Piccolo Films

Revenue: $142,727

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Cast

Directed By

Ray Argall

Ray Argall

Director

Writing Credits

Not currently known.

Production Crew

Lucinda Clutterbuck

Lucinda Clutterbuck

Executive Producer

Rachel Argall

Rachel Argall

Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Mario Gabrieli

Mario Gabrieli

Sound Editor

Greg P. Fitzgerald

Greg P. Fitzgerald

Sound Designer

Visual Effects

David Davidson

David Davidson

Visual Effects

Camera

Not currently known.

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

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