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Pictures (1981)

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his own photos, toughs are sent around to smash up his plates.

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  • Photo of Kevin J. WilsonKevin J. WilsonAlfred Burton
  • Photo of Peter Vere-JonesPeter Vere-JonesWalter Burton
  • Photo of Helen MoulderHelen MoulderLydia Burton
  • Photo of Elizabeth CoulterElizabeth CoulterHelen Burton
  • Photo of Terence BaylerTerence BaylerJohn Rochfort
  • Photo of Matiu MareikuraMatiu MareikuraNgatai
  • Photo of Ken BlackburnKen BlackburnJames Gilchrist
  • Photo of John CallenJohn CallenCasey
  • Photo of John CallenJohn CallenPayton
  • Photo of Peter HaydenPeter HaydenAlgy

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