Patu!

Release Date: 1983-07-23

Runtime: 112

Languages: English |

Rating: 6.7

Votes: 3

Genres: Documentary

Director: Merata Mita

Description: 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 rac...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Awatea Films

New Zealand Film Commission