Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace
Synopsis
Farmer, family man, and—unlikely leftist organiser. Bill Youren gave up a career as a lawyer to live a traditional farmer life in the back-blocks of the Hawke's Bay. He was also a zealous supporter of freedom of speech in a political environment, with the backdrop of the Cold War and the 1951 Waterfront Strike, where anyone labelled a Communist was seen as an existential threat.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Chrisstoffels
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Bullen
- Original Title
- Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Chrisstoffels
Richard Bullen
Department Leadership Roster
John Chrisstoffels
Director
Richard Bullen
Writer
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What is Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace about?
Farmer, family man, and—unlikely leftist organiser. Bill Youren gave up a career as a lawyer to live a traditional farmer life in the back-blocks of the Hawke's Bay. He was also a zealous supporter of freedom of speech in a political environment, with the backdrop of the Cold War and the 1951 Waterfront Strike, where anyone labelled a Communist was seen as an existential threat.
Who directed Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace?
Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace was directed by John Chrisstoffels.
Who stars in Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace?
The principal cast of Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace includes Kim Garrett.
When was Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace released and how long is it?
Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.