New Zealand Docos
New Zealand has a rich tradition of quality documentary-making. We may not be able to get Merita Mita's 'Patu' but we do have the searing social commentary of 'In A Land of Plenty' or 'Out of Sight'. Look into New Zealand's history with 'The New Zealand Wars' or 'The Toogood Years'. These are New Zealand stories made by New Zealanders and a great treasure for us here.
Pictured: The tragic story of the Wahine ferry disaster is told in 'Shipwreck! Deadly Harbour'
The New Oceania (2004)
Director: Shirley Horrocks
Starring: Albert Wendt
Samoan-born Albert Wendt is a leading South Pacific novelist, poet and dramatist. Filmed by one of New Zealand's leading documentary teams, this also... Read more
Colin McCahon: I Am (2004)
9.6/10
Director: Paul Swadel
Starring: Voice Of, Sam Neill
Tracing the life of pioneering artist Colin McCahon, examining the New Zealand cultural context that influenced and inspired his work and his artistic... Read more
Intrepid Journeys: Volume 1 (2004)
6.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Marcus Lush, Robyn Malcolm, Peta Mathias, Tim Shadbolt, Kerre Woodham
A collection of Intrepid Journeys from series one and two of the popular TV travel show. Features Marcus Lush in Egypt, Peta Mathias in Bolivia, Tim S... Read more
Our People, Our Century (2004)
"Our people, Our Century" is a rich mix of contemporary interviews, archive film and photos, home movies and stills, letters and diaries. Using this m... Read more
Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand (2004)
Starring: Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly is back with the fourth in his massively popular World Tour series. This time Billy journeys to a land down under, New Zealand, a count... Read more
Kaikohe Demolition (2004)
8.4/10
Director: Florian Habicht
Starring: Uncle Bimm, John Zielinski, Ben Haretuku
New Zealand small town Kaikohe made world news in 1991 when some of it's children attacked Santa in the local Christmas Parade. Florian Habicht's ("Wo... Read more
Frodo is Great - Who Is That? (2004)
8.7/10
Director: Stan Alley
Starring: Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Bret McKenzie
This film follows Bret McKenzie's career diversion from Flight of the Concords into Middle Earth and back again. We travel with Bret, Jemiane Cleme... Read more
Haunting Douglas (2003)
6.4/10
Director: Leanne Pooley
Starring: Douglas Wright
'Haunting Douglas' is a documentary about Douglas Wright; choreographer, dancer, artist. From Tuakau, New Zealand to the stages of New York, Douglas'... Read more
Moana & The Tribe - Live & Proud (2003)
With a fusion of traditional Maori music and contemporary sounds, 'Moana & the Tribe' have a unique Kiwi sound. Featuring 140 minutes of interviews an... Read more
Murder on the Blade? (2003)
Director: Keith Hunter
On New Year's Eve 1997, holiday-makers Olivia Hope and Ben Smart disappeared from the Marlborough Sounds. Five months later, Scott Watson was arreste... Read more