Bastion Point: Day 507
1978 New Zealand documentary
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Bastion Point: Day 507 is a 1978 New Zealand documentary by directors Merata Mita, Leon Narbey and Gerd Pohlmann.[1]
Directed byMerata Mita
Leon Narbey
Gerd Pohlmann
Leon Narbey
Gerd Pohlmann
Release date
- 1978
Running time
27 minutesCountryNew Zealand
| Bastion Point: Day 507 | |
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| Directed by | Merata Mita Leon Narbey Gerd Pohlmann |
Release date |
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Running time | 27 minutes |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Languages | English Māori |
Synopsis
Documentary about the eviction using 600 police, on 25 May 1978 after the 506 day occupation of Takaparawhau / Bastion Point by members of the Ngati Whatua tribe led by Joe Hawke.[1][2][3]
Restoration
A restored version of the documentary was screened on the 38th anniversary by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.[4]