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.

Rating: 1

Cast:

Maureen

Watson

Brenda

Croft

Vic

Simms

Lisa

Kinchela

Peter

Garrett

Linda

Burney

Ernie

Dingo

Mac

Silva

Cheryl

Rose

Michael

Watson

Tiga

Bayles

Michael

Bayles

Chris

Kirkbright

Maureen

Watson

Brenda

Croft

Vic

Simms

Lisa

Kinchela

Peter

Garrett

Linda

Burney

Ernie

Dingo

Mac

Silva

Cheryl

Rose

Michael

Watson