The Making of The Governor

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Title

The Making of The Governor

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NZ On Screen

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NZ On Screen

Description

This documentary chronicles Kiwi television's first historical epic: 1977 George Grey miniseries The Governor. Presenter Ian Johnstone looks at how the show reconstructed 19th century Aotearoa, and handled the battle scenes. The footage provides a fascinating snapshot of a young industry starting to think big. Also examined is The Governor's place in changing attitudes to race and history during the 1970s. Among those interviewed are writer Keith Aberdein and producer Tony Isaac, actors Don S...

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Video

Date created

1977

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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-making-of-the-governor-1978

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blockbuster / governor grey / maori wars / land wars / new zealand wars / history / historical drama / behind-the-scenes / filmmaking / 70s / seventies / making of / battle scene / battle / ball / location filming / nz army / dolly / costumes / dance scene / extras / on location / cannon / moko

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