Photo: https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/pike-river/
Rob Sarkies previously directed Out of the Blue (2006) and Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story (2014). Photo: Matt Grace
Director Rob Sarkies' new film Pike River tells the story of the fight for justice after one of the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history. Twenty nine miners were killed in the November 2010 tragedy at Pike River, two miners survived.
Pike River stars Melanie Lynsky and Robyn Malcolm, playing Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse as they navigate their journey alongside other Pike River families.
Pike River opens at the Sydney Film Festival tonight, ahead of its nationwide cinematic release in New Zealand later this year.
Director Rob Sarkies speaks with Mihi Forbes.
