Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018)

Plot

In 1984, Midnight Oil shook the Australian music scene with their groundbreaking album, Red Sails in the Sunset, and an electrifying nationwide tour that captivated young fans. Amidst the frenzy, lead singer Peter Garrett took a bold step into politics, running for a Senate seat with the Nuclear Disarmament Party. Balancing the intense pressures of music and activism, this pivotal year shaped the future of Australia's most influential rock band. Midnight Oil: 1984 unveils a compelling narrative filled with unseen footage, celebrating how they inspired a nation to embrace music as a catalyst for change.