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Synopsis

Sedition - The Suppression of Dissent in World War II New Zealand chronicles the experiences of Kiwi pacifists during wartime. New laws affecting meetings, mail and media coverage meant that talking about pacifism could result in arrest, and imprisonment. By June 1940, holding more than one copy of a 'subversive' magazine could mean nine months hard labour. Ironically many of the MPs backing the laws had earlier been imprisoned for their anti-war beliefs; while Christian Pacifist Society leader Ormond Burton was twice decorated for bravery during World War I.

 

Credits (9)

 Russell Campbell
 Stephen Gallagher
 Carmel McGlone

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Produced by

 Vanguard Films

Source

 Vanguard Films

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Included in:

 Anzac Day Collection

Quotes

... how did New Zealand compare with other countries? You'd have to say in one short word we were worse — we were far more draconian. 
The warders there treated us like dirt, and the reason was we were the most troublesome people they ever had in jail, because we stood up for the rules ... which were not being observed, and they didn't like this at all.  
... and [I] began to realise if you were going to take the new testament seriously it was very very hard to justify war.  

Awards

2005 Media Peace Award

 

Festivals include
2005 NZ International Film Festival