Backburning: Midnight Oil – A Short Film

Backburning is a short film about one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands: Midnight Oil. The film is written and directed by Paul Clarke who created acclaimed music documentaries Long Way to the Top: the Story of Australian Rock Music (ABC); Mother of Rock: Lillian Roxon (SBS) and Blood and Thunder: the Sound of Alberts (ABC). This film captures the calm before the storm, as Midnight Oil reunite in the red centre of Australia to make plans. Their conviction and drive made them a singular force in music until their singer chose to become a Member of Parliament: a decision...
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