Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018)

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

Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018) poster

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.

Director: Ray Argall
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Ray Argall
Production: Piccolo Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Box Office: $142,727
Original Language: en

Keywords

australia, politics, australian aboriginal

Trailer

Midnight Oil: 1984 Trailer
More Films by Director: Ray Argall
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midnight Oil: 1984 about?
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.
Who directed Midnight Oil: 1984?
Midnight Oil: 1984 was directed by Ray Argall.
Who stars in Midnight Oil: 1984?
Midnight Oil: 1984 stars Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey, Peter Gifford.
How long is Midnight Oil: 1984?
Midnight Oil: 1984 has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Midnight Oil: 1984?
Midnight Oil: 1984 is a Music, Documentary film.
How much did Midnight Oil: 1984 gross?
Midnight Oil: 1984 grossed $142,727 worldwide.
Where was Midnight Oil: 1984 produced?
Midnight Oil: 1984 was produced in Australia.