An observational documentary which looks at Sydneys first community Aboriginal radio station 889 Radio Redfern Set against a backdrop of contemporary Aboriginal music 889 Radio Redfern offers a special and rare exploration of the people attitudes and philosophies behind the lead up to a different type of celebration of Australias Bicentennial Year Throughout 1988 889 Radio Redfern became an important focal point for communication and solidarity within the Aboriginal community The film reveals how urban blacks are adapting social structures such as the mass media to serve their needs
