REVOLUTION

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OK Chlöe

Millennial MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, challenges the establishment.

In a momentous year, Aotearoa’s youngest MP vows to radically change the political status quo from within. But behind the ‘OK Boomer’ politician is a person. Chlöe must weigh up the pressures placed on her versus her innate desire to make a difference.

Dir: Charlotte Evans | Prod: Letisha Tate-Dunning

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Going Home

To celebrate the adventurous life of her late Uncle Clive, she takes a leap of faith and learns to fly.

A decade after his death, Ashley takes off on an emotional journey of reconnection. Following in her Uncle’s larger-than-life footsteps, she wants to do one of the things he loved most, fly like a bird. Can Ashley find the courage she needs to reignite her zest for life?

Dir: Ashley Williams | Prod: Ruth Korver

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One Year On

One man’s story, one year on. Guled Mire challenges New Zealand’s response to the Christchurch Mosque Attacks.

A year after one of the darkest days in New Zealand’s history, frustration grows at the lack of change. Is New Zealand racist? Worried the time has passed, Guled steps back into the spotlight and confronts the issues of islamophobia that no one else will.

Dir: Francesca Mackenzie | Prod: Nicola Bailey/Adorate Mizero

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Table for One

A table tennis legend sacrifices it all for one last shot

As Chunli Li’s lifelong goal begins to fade, the true sacrifice of a New Zealand sporting icon is revealed. With a long and lonely road of Olympic disappointments behind her, can she step up once more to chase her dreams or does fate have other ideas?

Dir: Jenny Gao | Prod: Mia Maramara

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Te Wao Nui

A traditional Māori healer has one last chance to save an entire forest

A devastating disease threatens to destroy Aotearoa’s last remaining Kauri trees. Standing in the way of losing these prehistoric giants forever is a Māori healer. Tohe Ashby is looking for answers held within the ancient knowledge of the first nations of Aotearoa – mātauranga Māori.

Dir: Ngāriki Ngatae | Prod: Karen Sidney

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About Bloody Time!

A fun-loving 40-year-old trying to ditch her period cringe

After 300 periods, you think she’d be cool with it, but Rachel’s monthly visitor brings a cocktail of hormones and shame. With her birthday looming, she embarks on a rollercoaster ride to finally break the code of silence and find something in the mess to celebrate.

Dir: Rachel Judkins | Prod: Linda Hughes

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Wahine Warrior

After a brush with death, she was reborn a warrior.

Pania understands the anxiety for single parents to put kai on the table. Reinventing herself to help other wahine escape the same life of welfare and abuse, she enriches them with hunting skills to live off the land. Can Pania help them harness a fear of the unknown to build a revolution?

Dir: Emma Calveley | Prod: Nix Jaques

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Siouxsie & the Virus

A science superhero wages war on COVID-19

With time running out to fight the oncoming pandemic, an unconventional expert delivers vital information to a panicked public. Facing a growing media storm Siouxsie & the Virus is a unique insight into one woman’s countdown to a defining moment in New Zealand history.

Dir: Gwen Isaac | Prod: Phillida Perry

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