Summaries

Contrary. Passionate. Outspoken. Over 45 years Midnight Oil helped shape modern Australia. This is their trailblazing story for the first time on film.

The Hardest Line tells Midnight Oil's trailblazing story for the first time on film. Contrary. Passionate. Outspoken. 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. A Blink TV and Beyond Entertainment production, the film is written and directed by Paul Clarke, produced by Carolina Sorensen and executive produced by Mikael Borglund, Paul Clarke and Martin Fabinyi.

Details

Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Jun 4, 2024
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Production companies Beyond Entertainment Blink TV Australia

Box office

Gross worldwide $413136

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
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