Taking Back Our Beach

Name: Taking Back Our Beach
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-10-05
Duration: 90 min

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.

October 5, 2023 1h 30m ★ 0.0 (0 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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Status: Released