Patu!
1983/07/23 (US) | Documentary
New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War
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.
Merata Mita
Director
Lead Cast
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Marx Jones
Cessna Pilot
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John Minto
Himself (HART Leader)
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- Awatea Films
- New Zealand Film Commission
Crews
Annie Collins
Editor
Merata Mita
Producer
Brian Shennan
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Barry Harbert
Cinematography
Gerd Pohlmann
Sound