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Kōrero: Feature film

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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Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang

Helen Martin, Feature film – Looking to the future, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/video/47927/red-white-and-brass-2023 (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Helen Martin, i tāngia i te 21 May 2024, reviewed and revised 21 May 2024 me te āwhina o Emma-Jean Kelly.