Patu!

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New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War

Released July 23, 1983

Overview

In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half. Patu! is the story of the protest movement, HART (halt all racist tours). This documentary shows footage of protester meetings, rugby games and various beatings meted out to protesters from police.

Runtime

1h 52m


Origin Country

New Zealand


Original Language

English


Original Title

Patu!


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • New Zealand

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • (Maori)

Production Companies

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    Awatea Films

    New Zealand

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    New Zealand Film Commission

    New Zealand

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