Official Trailer for Australian Rock Doc ‘Midnight

“The normal thing for a band to do would to be to keep on toward the bright, shining lights – but instead we went completely in another direction.” Roadshow Films has revealed an official trailer for an Australian rock documentary film titled Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line, about popular Aussie rock band called Midnight Oil. This will be premiering at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival in just a few weeks before it opens in theaters in Australia right after (though no US release set yet). “Contrary. Passionate. Outspoken.” Over 45 years Midnight Oil has helped shape modern Australia. This is their trailblazing story for the first time on film. Paul Clarke’s doc Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line is the definitive story of the seminal Australian rock group tracing their origins from the politically charged atmosphere of the 1970s to their rise as global icons. The group was originally formed in Sydney in 1972, and launched their first album in 1978, playing reunion tours in 2005 and 2009. Once again, it’s so great to see a successful band take a strong stance on politics and go against what is expected to push for real change (and help make progress in Australia). Worth a look. // Continue Reading ›