1983
1h 52m
Patu!
Directed by Merata Mita
In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half.
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.
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