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Story Line

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his own photos, toughs are sent around to smash up his plates.

“A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty”

Top Cast

Kevin J. Wilson

Alfred Burton

Peter Vere-Jones

Walter Burton

Helen Moulder

Lydia Burton

Elizabeth Coulter

Helen Burton

Terence Bayler

John Rochfort

Matiu Mareikura

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