Please Open
Karl Sheridan / Robin Gee
Running
time:
3 mins
The Crystal Palace stands on one of Auckland’s busiest suburban roads. Passed by hundreds of commuters everyday, the theatre represents a fading memory to some and a mystery to others. Please Open explores the spaces, the technology and the people that have kept The Crystal Palace alive since she opened in the 1920s, while pondering her future.
Season 2
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Dancing in the Dark
Dancing in the Dark sheds light on the transformative power of dance.
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Waihorotiu
Exploring an urban waterscape reveals hidden depths and complexities beyond a city surface.
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Kusuda
A cyclone's threat on a vineyard prompts deep reflections on life's delicacy and wine-making's perils.
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Madness Made Me
Former Mental Health Commissioner Mary O’Hagan confronts the stark reality of her psychiatric files.
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Tihei
As the beat drops can Tihei find his words? Redemption comes unscripted.
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Gina
A woman suffering an extreme genetic disorder argues for her right to choose when and how she dies.
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Fantasy Cave
Cave dwellers tirelessly craft a fantasyland, but is it really for the children?
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Please Open
Cultural icon and cinematic relic The Crystal Palace fights to hold off the final curtain call.
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Conversations with Pets
Imagine if you could have a conversation with your pet… Faye Rogers can.
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Wilbur Force
Wilbur Force must reignite his NZ pro-wrestling glory to break free from despair.