88.9 Radio Redfern
1989, English. Directed by Sharon Bell & Geoff Burton.
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.
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- 0h 54m
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- English
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- Released
- 20 September 1989
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88.9 Radio Redfern isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed 88.9 Radio Redfern?
88.9 Radio Redfern (1989) was directed by Sharon Bell and Geoff Burton and stars Linda Burney, Ernie Dingo, Mac Silva.