Bastion Point: The Untold Story (2000)
In 1977 protesters occupied Bastion Point, after the announcement of a housing development on land once belonging to Ngāti Whātua. Five hundred and six days later, police and army arrived en masse to remove them. This documentary examines the rich and tragic history of Bastion Point/Takaparawhau — including how questionable methods were used to gradually take land from Māori, while basic amenities were withheld from those remaining. The Untold Story features extensive interviews with protest leader Joe Hawke, and footage from seminal documentary Bastion Point Day 507.
Director: Bruce Morrison
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bastion Point: The Untold Story about?
- In 1977 protesters occupied Bastion Point, after the announcement of a housing development on land once belonging to Ngāti Whātua. Five hundred and six days later, police and army arrived en masse to remove them. This documentary examines the rich and tragic history of Bastion Point/Takaparawhau — including how questionable methods were used to gradually take land from Māori, while basic amenities were withheld from those remaining. The Untold Story features extensive interviews with protest leader Joe Hawke, and footage from seminal documentary Bastion Point Day 507.
- Who directed Bastion Point: The Untold Story?
- Bastion Point: The Untold Story was directed by Bruce Morrison.
- How long is Bastion Point: The Untold Story?
- Bastion Point: The Untold Story has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).