88.9 Radio Redfern(1989)
88.9 Radio Redfern Synopsis
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.
88.9 Radio Redfern (1989) is a documentary film directed by Sharon Bell, released on September 20, 1989 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Linda Burney, Ernie Dingo, Mac Silva and Cheryl Rose. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sharon Bell
- Producers:
- Sharon Bell
- Cinematographer:
- Geoff Burton
- Production:
- Film Australia
- Status:
- Released
88.9 Radio Redfern Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linda Burney
as Self
Ernie Dingo
as Self
- Mac Silva
Mac Silva
as Self
- Cheryl Rose
Cheryl Rose
as Self
- Michael Watson
Michael Watson
as Self
- Tiga Bayles
Tiga Bayles
as Self
- Michael Bayles
Michael Bayles
as Self
- Chris Kirkbright
Chris Kirkbright
as Self
- Maureen Watson
Maureen Watson
as Self
- Brenda Croft
Brenda Croft
as Self
- Vic Simms
Vic Simms
as Self
- Lisa Kinchela
Lisa Kinchela
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sharon Bell, produced by Sharon Bell.
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88.9 Radio Redfern Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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88.9 Radio Redfern – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in 88.9 Radio Redfern?
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The main cast of 88.9 Radio Redfern (1989) includes Linda Burney, Ernie Dingo, Mac Silva, Cheryl Rose and Michael Watson. The film was directed by Sharon Bell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 88.9 Radio Redfern released?
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88.9 Radio Redfern was released on September 20, 1989 and runs for 54m.
Is 88.9 Radio Redfern worth watching?
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88.9 Radio Redfern (1989) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.