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The opening night film Is a documentary entitled MIDNIGHT OIL-T]E HARDEST LINE.
It was pleasing to see Peter Garrett and his family but it was disappointing that the rest of the band did not walk the Red Carpet.
Featured images – Sacha Horler. Text and photos by Ben Apfelbaum