Soldiers without guns

  • 26/09/2019

Twenty years ago the New Zealand Defence Force embarked on an unprecedented and risky mission. 

After 10 bloody years, 20,000 dead, and 14 failed peace negotiations, options were running out. But a unique plan to send in our guys armed only with guitars was somehow approved. 

Soldiers Without Guns, a documentary looking at this fascinating story, was screened in Parliament last night, and is making its way around the country.

Filmmaker Will Watson spoke to The AM Show.

Watch the video.