The Feathers of Peace

2000 NR 1h 28m 7.5

This remarkable film traces the final impact which both races had on the indigenous Moriori of the Chatham Islands. Moriori were a peaceful people who vowed never to take up arms against another human being. They were capable of defeating the invaders, but chose not to. Drawing inspiration from Michael King's seminal book Moriori, The Feathers of Peace brings the truth about what happened on the Chathams to an even wider audience. To do that, the film uses modern television news techniqu...

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Info about The Feathers of Peace

Studio(s): He Taonga Films

Originally Released: Aug 04, 2000

Production Country: New Zealand

Genres: Drama