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Uproar

1h 50m Comedy, Drama 2023

Uproar is a moving and heartwarming story about connection and finding your place in the world. It is the story of 17-year-old Josh Waaka (played by Julian Dennison). Set in Dunedin in 1981, a rugby-obsessed country is divided over the arrival of the South African Springboks team, sparking nationwide protests. Under pressure from home and school to conform, Josh, who has never felt like he fits in anywhere, is inspired by the protests and by a newfound passion for performing to find his own voice. A sequence of events sees Josh embrace his community and his whakapapa Māori (Māori heritage), taking him and his whānau on a journey towards healing.

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Director

Hamish Bennett

Director

Paul Middleditch

Languages

English, Maori

Country

New Zealand

Studio

Madman

Bonus Content

Uproar - Behind the Scenes

5m

Behind the scenes of Uproar

Interview - Directors

37m

An interview with the directors of Uproar

Interview - Erana James

6m

An interview with Erana James.

Interview - James Rolleston

12m

An interview with James Rolleston.

Interview - Julian Dennison

16m

An interview with Julian Dennison.

Interview - Rhys Darby

7m

An interview with Rhys Darby.

Interview - Minnie Driver

19m

An interview with Minnie Driver.

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