Patu!

"New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War"

May 8 2022 N/A 1h 52m
Documentary, Sport

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.

Plot

A documentary about demonstrations against apartheid when South Africa's rugby team tours New Zealand.

Written by

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Directed by

Merata Mita

Cast

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Crew

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Production Countries

New Zealand

Production Companies

Awatea Films, New Zealand Film Commission

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
55
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA