Into the Mainstream (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Into the Mainstream is a notable film directed by Ned Lander, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Into the Mainstream stars Yothu Yindi as Themselves and Peter Garrett as Midnight Oil.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Into the Mainstream page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Into the Mainstream (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Into the Mainstream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Into the Mainstream?
- Into the Mainstream stars Yothu Yindi and Peter Garrett.
- When was Into the Mainstream released?
- Into the Mainstream was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.