The Wahine Disaster: Full Length Documentary

Produced and Directed by Sharon Barbour **** 4-star reviews “The raw pandemonium of the events recounted keeps the storytelling taut, gripping” “One of the world’s most dramatic and tragic disasters at sea - this was New Zealand’s Titanic” “The Wahine disaster was a tragedy that affected our country deeply and is an important part of the story about what it means to be a New Zealander.” Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern Using rare archive footage, this meticulously researched story is told by survivors - and by those who rescued them. The Wahine set sail with 734 on board, but her journey ended as she sailed into the eye of the most violent storm in New Zealand’s history. Independently made for New Zealand Television and Cinemas. On permanent display at the Museum of Wellington, and on the NZ school curriculum. Listed among the most popular and highest-rated ocean disaster documentaries on YouTube. Researched over two years by BBC Correspondent Sharon Barbour, who wrote, narrated and directed the film. Editing and Post-production: Ross Marshall and Adam Nolan @ BoroTV Winner: Best Documentary - UK Independent Film Festival Jurors Award: Best Film - Moondance Film Festival Tribeca Cinema - New York Winner: Best Documentary - West Hollywood Film Festival Nominee - Best Factual - Royal Television Society Awards https://nzfilmtv.wordpress.com/2008/0... Reviews: https://www.flicks.co.nz/movie/the-wa... https://www.jamesweggreview.org/Artic... #WahineDisaster #NewZealand #history #documentary #ocean #disaster #truestory #awardwinning #best #nature #noads #Titanic #youtubeshorts #truestory #sharonbarbour #tribeca #independent