Atoll People (1970)
Tokelau is a New Zealand territory, spanning three small South Pacific atolls. In the 1960s the New Zealand Government expressed concern about overpopulation, and instigated the Tokelau Islands Resettlement Scheme. This National Film Unit documentary surveys Tokelau society and culture from a New Zealand perspective, and follows the journey of a group of Tokelauans who chose to migrate to Aotearoa (where they adapt to telephones and horses near Te Puke). It was one of three NFU documentaries directed by Derek Wright on Pacific Island subjects.
Director: Derek Wright
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1970
Production: New Zealand National Film Unit
Country: New Zealand, Tokelau
Original Language: en
Keywords
tokelau
More Films by Director: Derek Wright
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Atoll People about?
- Tokelau is a New Zealand territory, spanning three small South Pacific atolls. In the 1960s the New Zealand Government expressed concern about overpopulation, and instigated the Tokelau Islands Resettlement Scheme. This National Film Unit documentary surveys Tokelau society and culture from a New Zealand perspective, and follows the journey of a group of Tokelauans who chose to migrate to Aotearoa (where they adapt to telephones and horses near Te Puke). It was one of three NFU documentaries directed by Derek Wright on Pacific Island subjects.
- Who directed Atoll People?
- Atoll People was directed by Derek Wright.
- How long is Atoll People?
- Atoll People has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- Where was Atoll People produced?
- Atoll People was produced in New Zealand, Tokelau.