Director
The year is 1973. A reforming Labor government swept into power determined to change the direction of the country. In an act of unpredendented daring the Whitlam government paid the highest price ever for an American painting for it's planned National Gallery. The painting was Jackson Pollock's "Blue Poles". 'Drunks did it' screamed the tabloid press. Journalists, politicians and cartoonists had a field day, while everybody, but everybody, across the nation had an opinion. Today painter Jackson Pollock's masterpiece is unquestionably the most famous painting in Australia. It has become a symbol of our independence, signaling the departure from our British roots and entry into a brave new world.
Writer
Actor Sam Neill discusses New Zealand film and his own experiences within and without.
Director
Actor Sam Neill discusses New Zealand film and his own experiences within and without.
Editor
A documentary about the New Zealand theatre troupe "Red Mole".
Editor
A documentary about the history of settler groups that came to New Zealand from Europe.
Assistant Editor
A short documentary about freestyle skiing made for the New Zealand Tourist and Publicity Department.
