The Wahine Disaster Full Length Documentary

A powerful and tense re-creation of the Wahine Disaster; as the passenger ship with more than 734 on board - sails into the most violent storm in New Zealand's history. Written, Produced and Directed by Sharon Barbour, using rare archive footage, and exclusive interviews with survivors. This is also the story of heroic efforts of rescuers and the many locals who took their own boats out - to save lives “The Wahine disaster was a tragedy that affected our country deeply and is an important part of the story about what it means to be a New Zealander.” Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern “One of the world’s most dramatic and tragic disasters at sea - this was New Zealand’s #Titanic” Filmed in New Zealand Edited in Middlesbrough: Ross Marshall and Adam Nolan * Winner: Best Documentary - UK Independent Film Festival * Jurors Award: Best Film - Moondance Film Festival * Tribeca Cinema - New York * Winner: Best Documentary - West Hollywood Film Festival * Nominee - Best Factual - Royal Television Society Awards https://nzfilmtv.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/the-wahine-disaster-documentary-wins-best-in-festival-award/ Reviews: https://www.flicks.co.nz/movie/the-wahine-disaster/ https://www.jamesweggreview.org/Articles.aspx?ID=765 #WahineDisaster #NewZealand #history #documentary #ocean #full #disaster #truestory #awardwinning #climate #nature #free