Midnight Oil: 1984

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Peter Garrett

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Rob Hirst

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Jim Moginie

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Martin Rotsey

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Peter Gifford

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Ray Argall
Production	Producer	Rachel Argall
	Executive Producer	Lucinda Clutterbuck
Editing	Editor	Ray Argall
Sound	Sound Designer	Greg P. Fitzgerald
	Sound Editor	Mario Gabrieli
Visual Effects	Visual Effects	David Davidson
Department	Role	Name

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