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Waitangi Day: What Really Happened (2011)

Movie 68 min

History

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.

Peter Burger Director Gavin Strawhan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 6, 2011
Runtime
68 min
IMDb
tt1839690
Language
,

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Cast

George Henare George Henare Kawiti Rawiri Paratene Rawiri Paratene Kaiteke Calvin Tuteao Calvin Tuteao Nene Jarod Rawiri Jarod Rawiri Hone Heke Stephen Lovatt Stephen Lovatt Busby Craig Parker Craig Parker Freeman Miriama McDowell Miriama McDowell Hariata Te Kohe Tuhaka Te Kohe Tuhaka Te Manawa

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waitangi Day: What Really Happened about?
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.
Who directed Waitangi Day: What Really Happened?
Waitangi Day: What Really Happened was directed by Peter Burger.
Who stars in Waitangi Day: What Really Happened?
Waitangi Day: What Really Happened stars George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Calvin Tuteao, Jarod Rawiri.
When was Waitangi Day: What Really Happened released?
Waitangi Day: What Really Happened is a 2011 history film.
Where can I watch Waitangi Day: What Really Happened?
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