1951 lockout documentary (part 1)

In 1951, New Zealand temporarily became a police state. Civil liberties were curtailed, freedom of speech denied, and the Government used force against its own citizens. This film tells the story of the infamous lockout of waterside workers and the nationwide strike which followed.
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  1. My Dad was in the 51 Lock­out, he went through so many pairs of boots with all the march­ing he did,I have a Grand­son who went to Auck­land to sup­port the Wharfies up there on Sat­ur­day, so very proud of him.
    Stand Loy­al guys I am behind you 100%

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