Dawn RaidsMovie
This documentary chronicles a shameful passage in New Zealand race relations: the controversial mid 1970s raids on the homes and workplaces of alleged Pacific Island overstayers. Director Damon Fepulea’i examines its origins in Pacific Island immigration during full employment in the 1960s, when a blind eye was turned to visa restrictions. As times got tougher, that policy changed to include random street checks by police, despite official denials. Resistance by activists and media coverage helped end a policy which has had a long term effect on the Pacific Island community.
About Dawn Raids
Dawn Raids is a 2005 documentary movie directed by Damon Fepulea'i.
The production information lists a runtime of 44m, production credits from New Zealand, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Brian Edwards, Oscar Kightley, Helen Clark, Tupua Tamasese Efi. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
