About this release
Contrary. Passionate. Outspoken. Over 45 years Midnight Oil helped shape modern Australia. This is their trailblazing story for the first time on film. Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line is the authorised documentary of seminal Australian rock group tracing their origins from the politically charged atmosphere of the 1970s to their rise as global icons.
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Disc 1
DVD
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line (2024)
105 min
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Credits
Director
Paul Clarke
Writer
Paul Clarke
Cast
Peter Garrettas Himself
Rob Hirstas Himself
Martin Rotseyas Himself
Jim Moginieas Himself
Editor
Gretchen Peterson
Producer
Carolina Sorensen
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026