Revolution
Series Overview
Four-part series Revolution mapped sweeping social and economic change in New Zealand society in the 1980s and early 1990s. Judged Best Factual Series at the 1997 NZ Television Awards, it collected together archive footage, and interviews with the major players. Said producer Marcia Russell: “We wanted to make Revolution because we believed that unless we re-run and re-examine our recent history we are in constant danger of forgetting, and forgetting can render us passive about the present and slaves of the future.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 4 Episodes
1996 – 1996
Premiered: 19/06/1996
Marcia RussellLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “The New Country”
This final episode sums up, after examining "the second wave" of neoliberal reform when National took power in 1990 shortly after Telecom was sold to American interests. Incoming finance minister Ruth "mother of all budgets" Richardson oversaw a reduction of welfare payments, a shake-up of the health system, and a curbing of union powers. Richardson: "in a human sense I understood that [community outrage], but that wasn't going to deflect me".
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Revolution 1996
Type: Clip • Published 2016-12-28
Cast & Creators
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John Carlaw
John Carlaw, Marcia Russell
Bill Toepfer
Marcia Russell
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John Carlaw
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Marcia Russell
Producer
Marcia Russell
Writer
John Carlaw
Director
Bill Toepfer
Editor
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What is Revolution about?
Four-part series Revolution mapped sweeping social and economic change in New Zealand society in the 1980s and early 1990s. Judged Best Factual Series at the 1997 NZ Television Awards, it collected together archive footage, and interviews with the major players. Said producer Marcia Russell: “We wanted to make Revolution because we believed that unless we re-run and re-examine our recent history we are in constant danger of forgetting, and forgetting can render us passive about the present and slaves of the future.
How many seasons does Revolution have?
Revolution comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Revolution?
Key cast members in Revolution include Ian Fraser.
Who created or directed Revolution?
Revolution was developed and directed by John Carlaw.