• TVNZ
  • 14m
  • New Zealand
The Polynesian Panthers, alongside activists, artists, academics and young Polynesians of Aotearoa, revisit the revolution that sparked a 50-year fight for racial harmony. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

1x01 Revolution

Series Premiere

1x01 Revolution

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The Polynesian Panthers and social commentators revisit the revolution that sparked a 50 year fight for racial harmony in Aotearoa, which inspired The Panthers drama series.

1x02 The Police

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The Police system is explored from the past to the present through a Māori and Pasifika perspective, highlighting the treatment of marginalised communities in Aotearoa.

1x03 Politics

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The Polynesian Panthers and guests dive deep into the New Zealand Government's position in the effects of the treatment of Māori and Pasifika people from the 1970s and today.

1x04 Educate to Liberate

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Inspired by the Black Panther Party, the Educate to Liberate program was adapted for Polynesian peoples in Aotearoa and remains at the forefront of The Panthers' work to this day.

1x05 Gentrification

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The cause and effects of gentrification and urbanising of Polycentric suburbs spills through generations and shifts the course for the future of Polynesians.

1x06 Media

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The media's responsibility and representation of Māori and Pasifika people is scrutinised over the generations and offers of improvement are made.

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