One Greenpeace photographer died when French operatives bombed the Rainbow Warrior in New Zealand in 1985 while it protested nuclear testing.
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One Greenpeace photographer died when French operatives bombed the Rainbow Warrior in New Zealand in 1985 while it protested nuclear testing.
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Synopsis
On July 10, 1985, the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior was bombed in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, by agents of the French government. The attack aimed to thwart protests against nuclear testing in the Pacific. Photographer Fernando Pereira died in the explosion. Director Edward McGurn investigates the events surrounding the bombing, including the political motives behind it. Through interviews and archival footage, the film addresses the implications of government actions on environmental activism and the pursuit of justice.
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Why Watch
- See the tragic story of the Rainbow Warrior bombing.
- Find out about Fernando Pereira's controversial death.
- Meet activists fighting against nuclear testing.
Did You Know
- The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior occurred in 1985.
- Photographer Fernando Pereira died during the bombing.
- The documentary is directed by Edward McGurn.
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What happened to the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in 1985?
The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior was bombed by French government operatives in New Zealand, resulting in the death of photographer Fernando Pereira.
Who directed the documentary Rainbow Warrior?
The documentary Rainbow Warrior was directed by Edward McGurn.
What was the purpose of the Rainbow Warrior's mission when it was attacked?
The Rainbow Warrior was en route to protest against nuclear testing when it was attacked.
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