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OHMS! Protest! A Celebration of Resistance

OHMS! Protest! A Celebration of Resistance

Anna Cottrell

/ New Zealand

/ 2023

/ 30 mins

/ English

The film highlights the New Zealand student-led movement against compulsory military training during the Vietnam War. Led by 19-year-old Robert Reid, it brought together activists and diverse communities in a historic protest. Featuring interviews with those involved it is a reminder of the power of activism and ordinary people standing up for what they believe in.

Q&A with subject Robert Reid follows screening on
Fri 26 May @4pm | The Capitol Cinema, Auckland
Fri 9 Jun @4pm | The Roxy Cinema, Wellington

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Film Info

Director: Anna Cottrell

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Year: 2023

Duration: 30 mins

Premiere: World

Category: New Zealand Shorts

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