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Summary New Zealand, 1981. When the arrival of the South African rugby team sets off nationwide protests against apartheid and racism. Josh Waaka (Julian Dennison), a 17-year-old of mixed race who has been a passive bystander all his life, is suddenly forced to stand up for himself, his whānau, or family, and his future.
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Summary New Zealand, 1981. When the arrival of the South African rugby team sets off nationwide protests against apartheid and racism. Josh Waaka (Julian Dennison), a 17-year-old of mixed race who has been a passive bystander all his life, is suddenly forced to stand up for himself, his whānau, or family, and his future.
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With no risk of over-subtlety, Uproar mixes gentle quirky comedy with a few digs at clumsy white allies and the myth of the innocent bystander.
A story of family expectations, self-realization, and political altercations, Uproar packs an emotional punch while remaining consistently funny.
Tonal shifts will have some dismissing Uproar as slight, but I think its motives are strong enough to succeed regardless.
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Production Company Firefly Films, Caravan Carpark Films, Kingston Film Productions Ltd., New Zealand Film Commission
Release Date Mar 15, 2024
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating PG-13