You are here:

Synopsis

The first part of this disturbing double documentary focuses on the man accused of molesting seven children in a Christchurch crèche in 1992. The programme is divided into seven chapters, in which Ellis talks about his accusation and arrest, the trial, his prison sentence, his two appeals and his eventual release in 2000. Ellis initially thought the accusation was so ridiculous that it would soon get sorted out. Instead, he was found guilty on 16 charges and convicted to 10 years imprisonment, despite the lack of any conclusive evidence.

Background

Series Background by Annie Simon 16.04.2009

Queer Nation was the world's longest-running free-to-air factual television series for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender (LGBT) community. It ran for 11 seasons over nine years from 1996 and paved the way for other dedicated ...

Read more ›

Credits (8)

 Andrew Whiteside
 David Herkt
 Nettie Kinmont

Post a comment

   
I am:
 

Please keep your comments relevant to this title. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.

Comments

No one has commented yet. Go on, be the first!

Source

Favourite:

You need to be logged in to add to your favourites.

Related Titles (7)

 Queer Nation - Gay Games Reloaded

Television, 2003 (Full Length)

Another Queer Nation episode

 Queer Nation - Marilyn Waring

Television, 2004 (Full Length)

Another Queer Nation episode

 Queer Nation - State of the Queer Nation

Television, 2004 (Full Length)

Another Queer Nation episode

 Queer Nation - Takatāpui

Television, 2004 (Full Length)

Another Queer Nation episode

 Queer Nation - Peter Ellis: A Queer Perspective

Television, 2003 (Full Length)

Another Queer Nation episode

 Queer Nation - Wellington Queer People, Queer Places, Queer Stories

Television, 2002 (Full Length)

Another Queer Nation episode

 Queer Nation - Farm Boys

Television, 2003 (Full Length)

Another Queer Nation episode