Patu!

The narrative of Patu! unfolds like this: In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half. Patu! is the story of the protest movement, HART (halt all racist tours). This documentary shows footage of protester meetings, rugby games and various beatings meted out to protesters from police.

Rather than rushing, the film lets tension build naturally, trusting the audience to keep up. The tagline — "New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War" — captures that tone perfectly. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

If you only have time for a handful of documentary picks, Patu! earns a place near the top. Strong visuals, a confident score, and characters you actually care about do the heavy lifting.

At roughly 112 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Discussion threads tracked via Google Trends show steady, lasting interest.

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Patu! currently holds a 7.5/10 audience score based on 6 ratings, a strong mark that reflects how strongly it connects with its target audience. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

Critics and casual viewers largely agree on its highs, even when they split on the finale.

Patu! is anchored by Marx Jones and John Minto, working under the direction of Merata Mita. The chemistry between the leads is one of the production's quiet strengths.

Full credits, character details, and behind-the-scenes notes are catalogued on IMDb and TMDB for fans who want to go deeper.

If documentary is your lane, Patu! is close to essential viewing. Backed by a 7.5/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Add it to My List, hit play, and tell us what you thought below.