Patu!
Patu!

Patu!

New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War

6.7(3 votes)
1983112 minReleased
Documentary

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.

Production Companies

Awatea Films, New Zealand Film Commission

Languages

English, Maori

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