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Taking Back Our Beach

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

2023 EN 90 min

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.

Release date

05/10/2023

Votes

Popularity

0.6

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.

Genres

Documentary

Status

Released

Language

Runtime

90 min

Website

takingbackourbeach.com