22 Mar 2023

Red, White and Brass an opportunity for young pasifika

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 22 March 2023

Red, White & Brass' is a New Zealand made film due out in cinemas later this week.

The movie features an entirely Tongan cast and it tells the true story of a Tongan rugby fan who desperately wants tickets to the sold-out 2011 Rugby World Cup match between Tonga and France.

His solution is to put together a brass band to perform at the opening ceremony.

The Square Eyes Film Foundation is organising free screenings for schools with large Pasifika roles.

Square Eyes director Nic Marshall talks to Jesse about why it's important for Pasifika youth to see themselves on the big screen....

Red, White and Brass poster

Red, White and Brass poster Photo: NZ Film Commission