Patu!

"New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War"

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.

Release Date

July 23, 1983

Status

Released

Original Title

Patu!

Runtime

1h 52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Maori