Uproar
now available on vod
Synopsis
Uproar is set in New Zealand in 1981, when the arrival of the South African rugby team sets off nationwide protests against apartheid and racism. Josh Waaka (Dennison), a 17-year-old of mixed race who has been a passive bystander all his life, is suddenly forced to stand up for himself, his whānau, or family, and his future.
Director
Paul Middleditch (Terra Nova, A Cold Summer) and Hamish Bennett (Bellbird)
Writer
Hamish Bennett and Sonia Whiteman
Cast
Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2, Godzilla vz. Kong), Rhys Darby (Jumanji, Our Flag Means Death), Minnie Driver, James Rolleston (The Dark Horse, Boy), and Erana James (The Wilds, The Changeover)