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The trailer for this documentary
The opening 10 minutes from this documentary
The credits for this documentary
When a City Rises
Film (Trailer and Excerpts) – 2020
Television version available to watch on TVNZOnDemand
World premiere (longer version) on 28 October 2020 at Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal
Released in New Zealand cinemas on 29 October 2020
Television cut first screened on TVNZ1 at 8.30pm on 14 February 2021
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