Powerful Social Issues on Film

It is never easy to raise money for a locally made film. Alex Lovell of Run Charlie Films had previously pitched his idea to the Pakuranga Rotary. With our support and the support of NZ Film Commission, online funding and private donations and three years of hard work a film has been made.

On Monday night the Pakuranga Rotary was treated to an investors preview of a short film, “My Friend Michael Jones”. The film explored the powerful social issues of bullying, youth suicide and the pressures on LGBT young people. Set in South Auckland, with talented Pasifika cast, the film did not shy away from the hard questions and was an honest and moving portrayal of the realities of life for many.

Ultimately it was story of friendship and redemption.

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Duncan's Doodles - Jun 21

No meeting Monday 25/6
Two days in a row listening to Duncan will be just too much

 

ERKS ( Emergency Response Kits)

Fellow Rotarians we have an opportunity to take up a slot to pack ERKS

  • Tues 12 July 10.00 to 14.00
  • Wed 25 July 18.00 to 21.00

Are you able to assist? We shall put an invitation on ClubRunner

WANT TO SEE YOUR NAME UP IN LIGHTS
Social Night
Monday 30 July
NZ Bakels
Cnr of Industry RD and Church St East
Penrose

Cost $20. Free Bar

We will supply all entrants with 1 large and one small pie tin

 
The large pies are for dinner
) identical filling 
The small pies are for judging 
) and pastry please
Any Pastry, Any filling

The date is ideal as the Bakels supreme pie awards are judged 26 July and the winners announced 31 July
An invitation will be issued on ClubRunner.

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Jul 02, 2018 6:30 PM
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Waipuna Hotel
Jun 24, 2018
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June 29
 
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