The highly anticipated New Zealand feature Pike River will make its debut in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with a series of premieres and special screenings across the country ahead of its nationwide release on October 30.
Based on the 2010 Pike River Mine tragedy that took the lives of 29 men underground, the film tells the untold story of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse’s fight for justice and accountability alongside other Pike families.
The West Coast will host the first local audience, with the New Zealand red carpet premiere on Monday 13th October at Greymouth’s Regent Theatre, bringing the story home to the community most deeply connected to the events.
A second invitation-only red carpet premiere will follow in Auckland on Tuesday 14th October at the ASB Waterfront Theatre.
To meet unprecedented public interest, Pike River will then screen in a series of one-off public preview events featuring post-screening Q&As with director Rob Sarkies, members of the cast, and special guests, Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse. These events will take place at Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre on Wednesday 15th October, Christchurch at Isaac Theatre Royal on Thursday 16 October, and Wellington’s Embassy Theatre on Saturday 18 October, with tickets on-sale now.
The film marks the return home to New Zealand of three-time Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets, The Last of Us, Heavenly Creatures), working alongside BAFTA nominated NZ actress Robyn Malcolm (After the Party, Far North, Outrageous Fortune). The film also stars Lucy Lawless (My Life is Murder, Xena) and Tim Gordon.
Written by WIFT member Fiona Samuel (Consent, Bliss, Piece of My Heart), Pike River was shot on location in Māwhera, Greymouth, Wellington and Auckland. The film is produced by Vicky Pope (Savage, Went Up The Hill, Gardening with Soul) and Timothy White (Muru, Out of the Blue The Dark Horse).
PIKE RIVER SPECIAL SCREENINGS DATES
Oct 15 – Auckland “In Conversation” event – ASB Waterfront Theatre
Oct 16 – Christchurch Premiere and “In Conversation” event – Isaac Theatre Royal
Oct 18 – Wellington Premiere and “In Conversation” event – Embassy Theatre
Here's the link to purchase tickets: https://www.madman.co.nz/pike-river/