The Kick
The dramatic behind-the-scenes story of All Black Stephen Donald and the penalty kick that saved the 2011 World Cup. Few New Zealanders will ever forget the excruciating final of the Rugby World Cup 2011, particularly the collective gasp when disaster struck and our fourth choice number 10, Stephen Donald, entered the game. Donald quickly kicked the penalty that won us the tournament, and instantly the man who had been previously humiliated and dismissed became one of our greatest heroes. Taking you inside the intimate world of our rugby greats in a way never shown before, The Kick is the story of one man's dream, determination and perseverance against incredible psychological odds. Starring a cast of striking All Black lookalikes and interweaving real footage from the games, you'll be forgiven for thinking you're watching a behind the scenes documentary. The production worked closely with the New Zealand Rugby Union to deliver this true-to-life drama that shows a unique insight into the high stakes, competitive and nationally loved game. Discover the heartbreak of losing a dream and the glory of having it come true.
Primary Title
- The Kick
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 10 August 2014
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 32
Duration
- 122:00
Series
- [2014]
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- The dramatic behind-the-scenes story of All Black Stephen Donald and the penalty kick that saved the 2011 World Cup. Few New Zealanders will ever forget the excruciating final of the Rugby World Cup 2011, particularly the collective gasp when disaster struck and our fourth choice number 10, Stephen Donald, entered the game. Donald quickly kicked the penalty that won us the tournament, and instantly the man who had been previously humiliated and dismissed became one of our greatest heroes. Taking you inside the intimate world of our rugby greats in a way never shown before, The Kick is the story of one man's dream, determination and perseverance against incredible psychological odds. Starring a cast of striking All Black lookalikes and interweaving real footage from the games, you'll be forgiven for thinking you're watching a behind the scenes documentary. The production worked closely with the New Zealand Rugby Union to deliver this true-to-life drama that shows a unique insight into the high stakes, competitive and nationally loved game. Discover the heartbreak of losing a dream and the glory of having it come true.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Rugby football
- Rugby Union football players
Genres
- Biography
- Drama
- Sports
Contributors
- Danny Mulheron (Director)
- Tom Scott (Writer)
- David de Lautour (Actor)
- Great Southern Television (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Rugby football
- Rugby Union football players