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Maori Battalion - March To Victory tells the story of the New Zealand Army's (28th) Māori Battalion that fought in campaigns during World War Two. Produced, directed and written by Tainui Stephens, the documentary tells the stories of five men who served with the unit. Narration (by actor George Henare), remembrances, visits to historic sites, archival footage, and graphic stills create a respectful and stirring screen testament to the men who fought in the Battalion.

Background

Director's reflections by Tainui Stephens 01.10.2008

The Māori Battalion presents us with one of the great stories of our country. The ranks of surviving veterans are thinning out quickly, and within all too few years, the last of them will have gone into that night.

When we made the ...

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A perspective by Mihi Murray 19.09.2008

Maori Battalion - March To Victory was produced in 1990 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Māori Battalion and it first screened during Anzac week of that year.

This feature documentary, directed and produced by ...

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 Tainui Stephens
 Andrew Hawthorn

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Comments (11)

 Susan Dargie

Susan Dargie

Thank you to all who created a priceless resource, There isn't a lot out there to draw from however much is embraced in this film. We will treasure it. Having my dad ( a 28 MB soldier) die when I was little meant I didn't have a lot of memories and experiences related to his war years to hold close. Having viewed this has filled a huge gap. As a teacher I have a responsibility to share their story with 'a tatou mokopuna'. This film captures all that it hoped to and will help us to 'REMEMBER THEM'.

 lyman moriarty

lyman moriarty

thankyou.... really beautifuly told...lots of tears.......bless our departed and living service men and woman who left our shores to free the world of tyrany. i shall be thinking of you on anzac day.......kia ora..

 Charles Perez

Charles Perez

☼ Awesome lead up to my Anzac Parade morning, thank-you for sharing the ♥

 Regan

Regan

Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed it and makes me proud of our history and proud to be Maori even more.

 Sheryl Mac Pherson

Sheryl Mac Pherson

This is an awesome way to mark their 50th anniversary, so many brave men committed their lives and whanau/families for their country

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