Bastion Point: The Untold Story
Synopsis
In 1977 protesters occupied Bastion Point, after the announcement of a housing development on land once belonging to Ngāti Whātua. Five hundred and six days later, police and army arrived en masse to remove them. This documentary examines the rich and tragic history of Bastion Point/Takaparawhau — including how questionable methods were used to gradually take land from Māori, while basic amenities were withheld from those remaining. The Untold Story features extensive interviews with protest leader Joe Hawke, and footage from seminal documentary Bastion Point Day 507.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Morrison
- Original Title
- Bastion Point: The Untold Story
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Morrison
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Bruce Morrison
Director
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What is Bastion Point: The Untold Story about?
In 1977 protesters occupied Bastion Point, after the announcement of a housing development on land once belonging to Ngāti Whātua. Five hundred and six days later, police and army arrived en masse to remove them. This documentary examines the rich and tragic history of Bastion Point/Takaparawhau — including how questionable methods were used to gradually take land from Māori, while basic amenities were withheld from those remaining. The Untold Story features extensive interviews with protest leader Joe Hawke, and footage from seminal documentary Bastion Point Day 507.
Who directed Bastion Point: The Untold Story?
Bastion Point: The Untold Story was directed by Bruce Morrison.
Who stars in Bastion Point: The Untold Story?
The principal cast of Bastion Point: The Untold Story includes Not specified.
When was Bastion Point: The Untold Story released and how long is it?
Bastion Point: The Untold Story was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 46m.