Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line (M)

Contrary. Passionate. Outspoken.

Legendary music and activism are front and centre in this exciting documentary, created with unfettered access to seminal Australian rock band Midnight Oil, who emerged from politically charged 1970s Sydney to become global icons

Across a 45-year career ‘The Oils’ helped shape modern Australia with anthems like “US Forces”, “Beds Are Burning” and “Redneck Wonderland”. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with every band member, alongside signature moments including the outback tour with Warumpi Band, their Exxon protest gig in New York and those famous “Sorry” suits at the Sydney Olympics, Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line traces the journey of Australia’s quintessential rock band.

*Please note that the film features live concert footage and contains flashing light sequences that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Cast: Peter Garrett. Martin Rotsey, Jim Moginie, Rob Hirst

Director: Paul Clarke

★★★★ "A fitting tribute to one of the great Australian cultural warriors of all-time, a bloody-minded bunch who stood their ground, made their noise and made a difference." NEWS.COM.AU

★★★★ "impresses as a powerful antidote to all those rock ‘n’ roll chronicles featuring internecine rivalries, acrimonious break-ups and drug-induced exploits in trashed hotel rooms." SMH