The read
It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
This docudrama follows an imaginary news reporter who travels back in time to cover the days leading up to the Treaty of Waitangi's signing on 6 February 1840. Dropping the usual solemnity surrounding Aotearoa's founding document, it uses humour and asides to camera to evoke the chaos and motives behind the treaty. This clip features a confrontation between Hone Heke and representatives of the Crown.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
Key crew
- Gavin StrawhanWriter
- Peter BurgerDirector
Cast
- George HenareKawiti
- Rawiri ParateneKaiteke
- Calvin TuteaoNene
- Jarod RawiriHone Heke
- Stephen LovattBusby
- Craig ParkerFreeman
- Miriama McDowellHariata
- Te Kohe TuhakaTe Manawa
Stills
Themes
new zealandmaoricolonisationwaitangi