1983
6.7 (3 votes)
1h 52m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
Awatea Films
New Zealand Film Commission
New Zealand Film Commission
Patu!
New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Merata Mita
Director: Merata Mita
Top Cast
Marx Jones
Cessna Pilot
John Minto
Himself (HART Leader)
