Shirley Duke

Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zealand. Implicated in a murder and framed as a revolutionary conspirator, Smith tries to maintain an attitude of non-violence while caught between warring factions.

Monte Markham stars as the heroic pilot for Skycrane, a helicopter service whose missions are dangerous and exiting. A series of incidents such as dear poaching, bombings, and forest fires seem isolated to Gus (Markham), until they run into Bullwhip Johnson-a deadly adversary of Gus' from Vietnam. Johnson was known in Vietnam for running a drug and prostitution ring, and Gus is certain he is behind the recent acts of destruction. Gus jeopardizes his life and career in bringing his old enemy to justice at last!

Director Roger Donaldson's 1977 movie of CK Stead novel Smith's Dream helped spark a new wave of Kiwi cinema. Getting there was a cash-strapped, bare-knuckle ride. In this documentary cast and crew recall a communal film set that was "constantly on the go" as they pulled together drama, car chases, and gun battles using mainly ingenuity.

When office temp Jane discovers that Rose, the PA she is replacing, died under mysterious circumstances, she joins forces with Rose's best friend Linda to get justice for Rose. Along the way, they find others who need their help, victims of fraud, theft and injustice, and soon Jane, Linda - and a team of unlikely co-workers - are taking on the corporate bullies, fighting for justice and using their unique powers for good.