We use cookies to help us understand how you use our site, and make your experience better. To find out more read our privacy policy.

Queer Nation - Peter Ellis: A Queer Perspective

Television (Full Length) – 2003

This is the second part of a Queer Nation special about Peter Ellis, who was accused of molesting children in a Christchurch crèche in 1992. It examines how Ellis's sexuality permeated the case and its coverage, and influenced public opinion. It also focuses on the gay community's lack of support, and proposes reasons. Interviewees include Lynley Hood, whose book A City Possessed argued the case had the hallmarks of a witch hunt, Gay NZ editor Jay Bennie, and lesbian psychologist Miriam Saphira, who helped set up the guidelines under which the children were interviewed.

Key Cast & Crew

Generic Profile image for David Herkt

David Herkt

Writer

Profile image for Andrew Whiteside

Andrew Whiteside

Producer

Generic Profile image for Nettie Kinmont

Nettie Kinmont

Writer, Presenter

Generic Profile image for Jennifer Goodfellow

Jennifer Goodfellow

Compile Director, Production Manager

Generic Profile image for Tim Brott

Tim Brott

Sound Recordist

Generic Profile image for Wendy Adams

Wendy Adams

Sound Recordist

See all 12 credits

Produced by

Logo for Livingstone Productions

Livingstone Productions

Source

Logo for LAGANZ

LAGANZ

Acknowledgements

Made with funding from NZ On Air