Uproar / directed by Paul Middleditch and Hamish Bennett ; written by Hamish Bennett and Sonia Whiteman ; produced by Emma Slade, Sandra Kailahi, and Angela Cudd.
Title from disc surface. Originally released as a motion picture in 2023. Wide screen. Special features: Behind the scenes; selected excerpts; Joshua: up close; interviews; B-roll. Julian Dennison, Rhys Darby, Minnie Driver, James Rolleston, Erana James.
Summary:
In 1981 New Zealand, 17-year-old Josh Waaka navigates rugby-centric St Gilbert's College. Amidst the Springboks' tour and national protests, he embraces acting and his Maori heritage. Josh faces a choice; conform or stand up for family, future, and identity. 'Uproar' is his heartwarming journey against a nation's struggle.
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