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Them's The Breaks

1980 25 min English

“An issue based documentary”

A dramatised documentary based on the experiences of a group of young Maoir women in New Zealand. The film tells the story of four street kids' encounters with various government departments, institutions and figures of authority. these include Social Welfare, Labour, Justice, Education, Police and parents. The film was shot on location in Wellington, New Zealand, but the social issues it raises are common to any big city.

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Melanie Read Director · I B Heller Cinematographer

First release September 11, 1980

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English

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New Zealand · September 11, 1980

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