14 Jun 2021

NZ film producer pulls out of controversial They Are Us

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 14 June 2021

An Auckland-based film producer is pulling out of a proposed film about the aftermath of the Christchurch terror attacks. The movie, 'They are Us', will focus on the prime minister's response in the week following the attacks, and is set to star Australian actress Rose Byrne as Jacinda Ardern. The New Zealand producer Philippa Campbell, has just announced she's pulling out. RNZ reporter Anan Zaki talks to Max Towle from Ōtautahi, Christchurch.