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... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| The AustralianStephen RomeiAn Australian music documentary that deserves a place on the world stage. |
| Adelaide ReviewDavid 'Mad Dog' BradleyThis is a wonderfully nostalgic study of one of the greatest Aussie bands ever. One of the sweatiest, too. |
| Herald Sun (Australia)Leigh PaatschThough clearly a valuable and lasting testament to Midnight Oil's extensive musical legacy, Midnight Oil 1984 also touches upon the avowedly political nature of their work. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldSandra HallWhat the film does best is to demonstrate the strength of the bond between the band and its audience. |
| ArtsHubSarah WardPerhaps it's Argall's efforts to weave in as much as possible that ultimately holds the documentary back rather than thrusts it forward; there are several movies that could be made, from several angles, from his wealth of materials. |
| The Sunday AgeCraig MathiesonThe uncertainty his efforts created internally are sympathetically treated in the contemporary interviews, but it would have been of value to draw out further questions of fandom and policy's interaction. |
| Flicks.co.nzTony StampIt's largely concert footage, so familiarity with the songs goes a long way. The thing is, I found I had most of them lodged in my head somewhere, waiting to be remembered. |
| Daily Telegraph (Australia)Vicky RoachIt delivers. And there are a few candid offstage moments fans can't miss. |
| User ReviewLachlan HThe best line of the film comes from Michael Lippold, the band's stage manager when he says "They didn't do drugs, they didn't drink and they didn't whore around," he says bluntly with a quizzical look on his face. It's not what you would expect. Rather after a gig in a delightful moment you see Garrett and Hirst drinking tea. This sums up the conundrum. A band of gifted men both musically and politically who captured the imaginations of Australia. God bless the Oils there is no one like them nor ever will be. FULL REVIEW IS NOW UP ON SALTY POPCORN |
