WFS screenings this Thursday 8th July
Good people
We have a wonderful film lined up to celebrate Matariki. Hope to see you there.
Thursday July 8th at 6pm
Cousins (2020, New Zealand, Te Reo Maori & English, rated M, 98 mins)
Cast: Birar Grace Smith, Rachel House, Miriama Smith.
Director: Ainsley Gardner
Orphaned Mata believes she has no whanau. Back home on the land, educated Makareta flees an arranged marriage to study law and begin the long search for her missing cousin.
Thursday July 8th at 8pm
Percy Vs. Goliath (2020, Canada, Drama, Rated M, 99 mins)
Cast: Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci, Zach Braff, Luke Kirby. Director: Clark Johnson.
Percy, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant who accuses him of using their patented seeds. With no time or money to go to court, Percy joins forces with an up-and-coming lawyer and an environmental activist for a legal battle that leads to the Supreme Court.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.4% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.4% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.6% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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