The Wahine Disaster: Full Length Documentary

Produced and Directed by Sharon Barbour **** 4-star reviews “The raw pandemonium of the events recounted keeps the storytelling taut, gripping” “One of the world’s most dramatic and tragic disasters at sea - this was New Zealand’s Titanic” “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 Using rare archive footage, this dramatic and meticulously researched story is told by survivors - and by those who rescued them. The Wahine set sail with 734 on board. Her journey ended in the eye of the most violent storm in New Zealand’s history. Independently made for New Zealand Television, and Cinema. On display at the Museum of Wellington and on the NZ school curriculum. Researched over two years by BBC Correspondent Sharon Barbour, who also Produced and Directed the film. [email protected] Editing and Post-production: Ross Marshall and Adam Nolan @ BoroTV 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/2008/0... Reviews: https://www.flicks.co.nz/movie/the-wa... https://www.jamesweggreview.org/Artic... #WahineDisaster #NewZealand #history #documentary #ocean #disaster #truestory #awardwinning #best #nature #noads #Titanic #youtubeshorts #truestory #sharonbarbour #tribeca #independent