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Patu!
“New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War”
7.5 / 10• 1983• 1h 52m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
MJ
Marx Jones
Cessna Pilot
LeadJM
John Minto
Himself (HART Leader)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Merata Mita's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Patu! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
