Patu!

Patu!(1983)

New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War

July 23, 1983
1h 52m
IMDb7.655
TMDB7.05

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.

Director

Merata Mita

Producer

Merata Mita

Cast

Crew

Details

Original Language

en

Country

New Zealand

Production

Awatea Films, New Zealand Film Commission

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