Polynesian Panthers

2010

55m

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Documentary

"We were just exuberant voices yelling out in the dark."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

Tūmanako Productions

Production Countries

New Zealand

Quick Facts

Release Date	September 4, 2010
Status	Released
Language	EN

Cast

Key Crew

Dan Salmon

Director

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