Blame was the winner of the “In Truth We Trust” category at Doc Edge Awards 2025.
Amid rising misinformation and political division, alumnus director Frei (Genesis 2.0), follows three scientists who traced the origins of SARS to bats in a Yunnan cave, only to have their warnings about future pandemics ignored. When COVID-19 strikes, they are thrust into the spotlight, facing attacks and global blame.
Through exclusive access, the film explores their fight to uphold science amid conspiracy, media frenzy, and geopolitical tension. Visually stunning and deeply political, it reveals how fact-free narratives paved the way for Trump’s return and the far-right’s surge across Europe, while nature quietly prepares its next move, unnoticed in the noise of outrage and denial.
Special Event: Expert Discussion at Blame
Wellington audiences are in for a treat on Saturday, 20 July at The Roxy Cinema, with a special screening of Blame followed by a discussion featuring two of New Zealand’s leading health experts.
Joining us will be Professor Michael Baker (University of Otago), a prominent voice in public health, and Professor David Hayman (Massey University), an internationally recognised expert in emerging zoonotic diseases, including those transmitted from bats.
Below are general public film screening schedules for each city. For schools specific screening schedule, visit Schools In Cinema page.
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