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Red, white and brass, 2023

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This Tongan-New Zealand comedy, directed by Damon Fepulea’i, is based on the true story of a young rugby fan who formed a brass band to get into Tonga's game against eventual finalists France in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup (won 19–14 by Tonga).

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Helen Martin, Feature film – Looking to the future, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/video/47927/red-white-and-brass-2023 (accessed 21 June 2026).

Story by Helen Martin, published 21 May 2024, reviewed and revised 21 May 2024 with assistance from Emma-Jean Kelly.