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NZ release: 05 October 2023
Violence and offensive language Rated on: 05 October 2024
What’s it about?
Set in 1981 during the Springbok tour protests, a 17-year-old boy finds his voice through drama and activism while struggling with his identity, racism and family expectation. He learns to stand up for himself, his whānau and his future.
The facts
- Directed by Hamish Bennett, Paul Middleditch
- Stars Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople), Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting), James Rolleston (Boy) and Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords).
- English language
- Runtime: 105 minutes
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Violence
The film includes scenes of police aggression during protests, as well as instances of bullying and physical altercations, reflecting the societal tensions of the 1981 Springbok tour era. While these scenes are emotionally impactful and link to historic events, the violence is not overly graphic. An example of violence include:
- During protests, people get stomped on, kicked and punched, and weapons such as batons are used. Afterwards people are shown lying on the ground with blood on them.
Offensive language
There is some offensive language including “sh*t,” “bullsh*t,” “ass” and “crap.” The word “f**k” can be seen on the wall in graffiti. Racist graffiti is also sprayed on a building.
When content stays with you:
We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.
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