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Taking Back Our Beach

"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."

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.

Release DateOctober 5, 2023
StatusReleased
Original TitleTaking Back Our Beach
Runtime1h 30min
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Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesNew Zealand
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