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Patu!

New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War

Rating
7.5
The Film

Patu!

New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War

The Story

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.

Runtime

112 min

Released Jul 1983

Cast & Crew

The Ensemble

4

Gallery

The Stills.

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Activity

Performance