Waitangi Day: What Really Happened
Synopsis
This docudrama follows an imaginary news reporter who travels back in time to cover the days leading up to the Treaty of Waitangi's signing on 6 February 1840. Dropping the usual solemnity surrounding Aotearoa's founding document, it uses humour and asides to camera to evoke the chaos and motives behind the treaty. This clip features a confrontation between Hone Heke and representatives of the Crown.
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- Director
- Peter Burger
- Screenplay & Story
- Gavin Strawhan
- Original Title
- Waitangi Day: What Really Happened
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
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Peter Burger
Gavin Strawhan
Robin Scholes
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Robin Scholes
Producer
Gavin Strawhan
Writer
Peter Burger
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What is Waitangi Day: What Really Happened about?
This docudrama follows an imaginary news reporter who travels back in time to cover the days leading up to the Treaty of Waitangi's signing on 6 February 1840. Dropping the usual solemnity surrounding Aotearoa's founding document, it uses humour and asides to camera to evoke the chaos and motives behind the treaty. This clip features a confrontation between Hone Heke and representatives of the Crown.
Who directed Waitangi Day: What Really Happened?
Waitangi Day: What Really Happened was directed by Peter Burger.
Who stars in Waitangi Day: What Really Happened?
The principal cast of Waitangi Day: What Really Happened includes George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Calvin Tuteao, Jarod Rawiri, Stephen Lovatt.
When was Waitangi Day: What Really Happened released and how long is it?
Waitangi Day: What Really Happened was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.