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88.9 Radio Redfern

1989·Movie
54min

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Striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Character Depth6
  • Dialogue Quality5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

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.
Indigenous Media HistoryAustralian Bicentennial ContextCommunity SolidarityDocumentary ObservationCultural ReclamationPolitical ActivismMusic as ResistanceEducational ArchiveSocial Commentary

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Where can I stream 88.9 Radio Redfern legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 88.9 Radio Redfern worth watching?

50
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How long is 88.9 Radio Redfern?

0 h 54 min

88.9 Radio Redfern runs 0 h 54 min.

What language is 88.9 Radio Redfern in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.