The winter of 1863 finds the settlement of Auckland living in fear of Maori Rebels. Sir George Grey Englands pro-consul has been sent out to handle these difficulties.

Is Rewi's Last Stand worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a discerning viewer. This film, a product of its time, offers a unique, albeit problematic, window into a pivotal moment in New Zealand history, making it essential viewing for historians and those interested in colon...


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Rudall Hayward

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"Is Rewi's Last Stand worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a discerning viewer. This film, a product of its time, offers a unique, albeit problematic, window into a pivotal moment in New Zealand history, making it essential viewing for historians and those interested in colonial cinema, but potentially frustrating for audiences seeking modern narrative sensibilities or unbiased historical representation. It's a film for those who appreciate the raw, un..."
Charles Alexis
New Zealand
1920 · IMDb 6.2
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