Patu!
“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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Merata Mita
- Original Title
- Patu!
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Awatea Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merata Mita
Annie Collins
Merata Mita
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Merata Mita
Director
Merata Mita
Producer
Annie Collins
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patu!
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What is Patu! about?
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.
Who directed Patu!?
Patu! was directed by Merata Mita.
Who stars in Patu!?
The principal cast of Patu! includes Marx Jones, John Minto.
When was Patu! released and how long is it?
Patu! was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.