CinemaOSMovie · 2018 · 1h 29m

Midnight Oil: 1984

A vivid portrait of the era and the songs that embodied it.

72%(4)IMDbMusicDocumentary

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.

Directed byRay Argall

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
EN
Released
May 10, 2018
Revenue
$142,727
Studios
Piccolo Films

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Midnight Oil 1984 - Official Trailer

Midnight Oil 1984 - Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett

Himself

Rob Hirst

Rob Hirst

Himself

Jim Moginie

Jim Moginie

Himself

Martin Rotsey

Martin Rotsey

Himself

Peter Gifford

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Ray Argall
Ray Argall
Produced by
Rachel Argall

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