Patu!
New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War
Not Rated
Documentary
Starring: Marx Jones, John Minto
Writer: N/A
Release Date:
July 23, 1983
July 23, 1983
Ratings:
7.0 / 10
7.0 / 10
Director:
Merata Mita
Merata Mita
Companies:
Awatea Films
Awatea Films
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.
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