In the 1950s thousands of Pacific Islanders came to Aotearoa to meet a labour shortage. They faced racism, and in the 1970s, notorious dawn raids by police. In 1971 a group of young gang members and students set up the Polynesian Panthers to stand up for the rights of the Pasifika community. They ran food co-ops, homework centres, and lobbied for support services. In this Dan Salmon-directed documentary, presenter Nevak Rogers explores the inspirations, events (Bastion Point, Springbok Tour) and legacy of the movement co-founded by her uncle Will 'llolahia.
Release Date | September 4, 2010 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Polynesian Panthers | |
Runtime | 55min | |
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Revenue | — | |
Language | — | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | New Zealand | |
Production Companies | Tūmanako Productions |