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Title 88.9 Radio Redfern / directed by Sharon Bell and Geoff Burton
Published Acton, Australian Capital Territory : National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1988

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Description 1 online resource (55 min.)
Series Australasian video online
Summary 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, 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
Notes Title from resource description page (viewed November 3, 2014)
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should be aware that this content may contain images or names of people who have since passed away
In English
Subject Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Sydney (N.S.W.)
Ethnic radio broadcasting -- Australia
Aboriginal Australians.
Ethnic radio broadcasting.
Australia.
New South Wales -- Sydney.
Genre/Form Documentary films.
Documentary films.
Form Streaming video
Author Burton, Geoff, 1946-
Bell, Sharon.