Waitangi Day: What Really Happened (2011)
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.
Director: Peter Burger
Genre: History
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: February 6, 2011
Cast
- George Henare - Kawiti
- Rawiri Paratene - Kaiteke
- Calvin Tuteao - Nene
- Jarod Rawiri - Hone Heke
- Stephen Lovatt - Busby
- Craig Parker - Freeman
- Miriama McDowell - Hariata
- Te Kohe Tuhaka - Te Manawa
Screenplay
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en
Keywords
new zealand, maori, colonisation, waitangi
More Films by Director: Peter Burger
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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, Stephen Lovatt, Craig Parker.
- How long is Waitangi Day: What Really Happened?
- Waitangi Day: What Really Happened has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Waitangi Day: What Really Happened?
- Waitangi Day: What Really Happened is a History film.