Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story

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Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story

2023

1h 51m

Biography

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Music

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A rare insight into how hitmaker and trailblazer Michael Gudinski inspired the soundtrack of a nation and revolutionized the Australian music industry. We follow Gudinski's relentless pursuit of success over five decades as he launches Mushroom Records and the careers of countless artists, promotes legendary international acts, and takes Australian music to the world. Featuring exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most influential artists, extraordinary rare footage, and an electrifying soundtrack, this documentary reveals the man behind the music and the unstoppable force that was Michael Gudinski.

David Stratton

The Australian

Gudinski comes across as an amiable, endlessly energetic and passionate man who loved not only the music but the musicians who created that music.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 8, 2023

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John McDonald

Australian Financial Review

When six out of ten tracks were banned by the Broadcasting authority because of sex and drug references, Gudinski knew this was brilliant publicity. It meant fans simply had to buy the record.

Sep 17, 2023

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

The bumpy, brilliant life of the most daring and visionary producer to ever grace the Australian music scene gets the detailed cross-section it warrants in an excellent, absorbing feature-length bio-documentary...serves as a very fitting tribute.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2023

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

It could have expanded on some areas but this is going to become one of the most important documentaries on the Australian music industry.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 31, 2023

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

While the doco could have used a few judicious trims here and there, those with a real passion for our rich local music history will wish the whole thing went even longer.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 31, 2023

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Amelia Berry

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

At its heart, a story of Australian ingenuity - a lone determined figure who turned a culture obsessed with “Imported cars. Imported clothes. Imported music” into one that celebrated homegrown talent.

Aug 24, 2023

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Paul Goldman

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Sara Edwards

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Bethany Jones

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Bethany Jones

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A rare insight into how hitmaker and trailblazer Michael Gudinski inspired the soundtrack of a nation and revolutionized the Australian music industry. We follow Gudinski's relentless pursuit of success over five decades as he launches Mushroom Records and the careers of countless artists, promotes legendary international acts, and takes Australian music to the world. Featuring exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most influential artists, extraordinary rare footage, and an electrifying soundtrack, this documentary reveals the man behind the music and the unstoppable force that was Michael Gudinski.

Director: Paul Goldman
Producer: Bethany Jones, Paul Goldman, Paige McGinley
Screenwriter: Sara Edwards, Paul Goldman, Bethany Jones
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 51m