The Hardest Line: The Story of Midnight Oil

Shire of East Pilbara present
The Hardest Line: The Story of Midnight Oil
7:00pm - Friday, 8th August 2025
Newman Community Hal
lRun Time: 105m

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.

Director
Paul Clarkee

Genre
Documentary, Music, Australian

Rating
M (15+)

Release Date04 September 2024

Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the film. The Playground will be closed during the movie.

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