Into the Mainstream
Originally released in 1989. Into the Mainstream is a feature film. directed by Ned Lander. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yothu Yindi and Peter Garrett
Synopsis
Every 'overnight sensation' in the music industry is preceded by a few years of fine-tuning the act. But 40,000 years? From the far north of Australia, YOTHU YINDI draws on the song cycle of its Arnhem Land ancestors to create a mesmeric mix of traditional Aboriginal music and rock 'n' roll. Into the Mainstream takes us on a journey across the vast continent of America with YOTHU YINDI, on the 'Diesel and Dust to Big Mountain' concert tour featuring MIDNIGHT OIL and American Indian band GRAFITTI MAN. The bands travel 16,000 km over 38 days and play to crowds of up to 10,000. On the way they meet American Indian communities to talk about land rights and cultural identity, culminating in the presentation of a gift from the Yolngu people in Arnhem Land to the Navajo elders in Big Mountain, Arizona. YOTHU YINDI proves to be a revelation on tour - Aboriginal traditional music and dance quickly become the latest American vogue in performing art.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Into the Mainstream about?
Every 'overnight sensation' in the music industry is preceded by a few years of fine-tuning the act. But 40,000 years? From the far north of Australia, YOTHU YINDI draws on the song cycle of its Ar...
Who directed Into the Mainstream?
Into the Mainstream was directed by Ned Lander.
How long is Into the Mainstream?
Into the Mainstream has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Into the Mainstream released?
Into the Mainstream was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Into the Mainstream?
The main cast of Into the Mainstream includes Yothu Yindi, Peter Garrett.