Testimony

Testimony

2022
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"Forty-five years after his parents were wrongfully imprisoned for overstaying, a Tongan New Zealander finally admits the painful truth behind what really happened to his family during the Dawn Raids"

Overview

Tongan-born Fuavao arrived here in 1975 on a medical visa. On a night out he was questioned by police. Soon afterwards the family were subjected to a dawn raid and Fuavao's parents were imprisoned as overstayers. Fuavao still carries guilt about the deep shame experienced by his parents. Tagata Pasifika reporter Alice Lolohea mixes Fuavao's story with footage of the government's historic 2021 apology to the Pasifika community at Auckland Town Hall.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Notable Pictures NZ on Air Te Māngai Pāho New Zealand Film Commission
Production Countries
New Zealand

Quick Facts

Release Date November 7, 2022
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Halavao Augsburg
Halavao Augsburg

Mother

Albert Rounds Heimuli
Albert Rounds Heimuli

Tesimoni

Susanna Pahulu
Susanna Pahulu

Gossip Lady

Kepueli Pohiva
Kepueli Pohiva

Lawyer

Hone Taumoepeau
Hone Taumoepeau

Doctor

Paula Fifita
Paula Fifita

Father

Jozef Lolohea
Jozef Lolohea

Police Officer

Lusia Petelo
Lusia Petelo

Gossip Lady

Fakara'inga Taumoepeau
Fakara'inga Taumoepeau

Young Tesimoni

Key Crew

Alice Lolohea
Director
Alice Lolohea
Writer
Sandra Kailahi
Producer
Juliette Veber
Producer
Julia Parnell
Executive Producer

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