220 Miles

This documentary chronicles the story of Waikato women’s refuge Te Whakaruruhau, and shines a light on a subject not often shown in mainstream New Zealand media: family violence in rural areas. Written "by the women of the Waikato", the film features interviews with the women behind the refuge, who have created a space for victims of domestic violence, safe from danger. Directed by Richard Allan Litt, the documentary debuted in March 2018, with proceeds going to the refuge. Te Whakaruruhau, founded in 1987, was the first Māori women’s refuge.

The arguments normally start because there's just no money. There's no money for food, no money to pay the bills ... and those arguments escalate.

– One of those interviewed

Key Cast & Crew

Marshall Smith

Composer

David Four

Presenter, Interviewer

Tom Fox

Composer

Richard Allan Litt

Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

Andrew James

Producer, Editor, Production Manager

Mike Bloemendal

Sound Mix