When the MV Rena grounded on Ōtāiti (Astrolabe reef) on 5 October 2011 it wasn’t just the iconic New Zealand coastline and wildlife that were threatened by the ensuing black waves of oil and debris, but also a lifestyle treasured by its residents.
This is a film about the response by a community to New Zealand’s largest environmental disaster, seen through the eyes of that community. The film captures the shock, anger and grief driven into the heart of the local community, but also the humour, purpose and overwhelming positivity when people join together with a common goal.
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Once in a Lifetime
2017
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Champions Factory: New Zealand's Black Blood
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Nightshave
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Beyond Pollution
2012
Goodbye to All Cats
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Not Just Another Mountain
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2018
Ghost Island
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Pirates of the Airwaves
2014