Documentary · New Zealand · 1983 · 1h 52m

Patu!

Patu! poster
Director
Merata Mita
Cast
Marx Jones as Cessna Pilot John Minto as Himself (HART Leader)
Crew
Annie Collins — Editor Merata Mita — Producer
Tagline

New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
woman director
Key Collaborators
Merata Mita Director Annie Collins Editor Merata Mita Producer
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