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The 2020 Shorts

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices.

OK Chlöe

Millennial MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, challenges the establishment during the most important year of her political career.

Going Home

To celebrate the adventurous life of her late Uncle Clive, she takes a leap of faith and learns to fly.

One Year On

A year after the Christchurch Mosque terror attack, a voice for the Muslim and refugee community asks himself what more he can do.

Table For One

Against all odds, an ageing table tennis icon sacrifices it all for one last shot at Olympic greatness.

Te Wao Nui

Kauri are dying. A traditional Māori healer has one last chance to save an entire forest, one tree at a time.

About Bloody Time!

A self-deprecating 40-year-old on a mission to finally ditch her period cringe.

Wahine Warrior

After a brush with death, she was reborn a warrior. Using hunting as therapy, she must overcome her past to lead a self-sustained sisterhood.

Siouxsie & the Virus

A science superhero with pink hair wages war on COVID-19 to convince an entire nation to lockdown.

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OK Chlöe

Millennial MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, challenges the establishment during the most important year of her political career.

Going Home

To celebrate the adventurous life of her late Uncle Clive, she takes a leap of faith and learns to fly.

One Year On

A year after the Christchurch Mosque terror attack, a voice for the Muslim and refugee community asks himself what more he can do.

Table For One

Against all odds, an ageing table tennis icon sacrifices it all for one last shot at Olympic greatness.

Te Wao Nui

Kauri are dying. A traditional Māori healer has one last chance to save an entire forest, one tree at a time.

About Bloody Time!

A self-deprecating 40-year-old on a mission to finally ditch her period cringe.

Wahine Warrior

After a brush with death, she was reborn a warrior. Using hunting as therapy, she must overcome her past to lead a self-sustained sisterhood.

Siouxsie & the Virus

A science superhero with pink hair wages war on COVID-19 to convince an entire nation to lockdown.

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