Operation 8

Operation 8

Deep in the Forest

2011•1h 50m

Documentary

Operation 8 examines the so-called 'anti-terror' raids that took place around New Zealand on October 15, 2007 - asking how and why they took place and at what cost to those targeted.

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CUTCUTCUT Films

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EN

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