Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga

Name: Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019
Duration: 25 min

2019 · 25 min

Documentary

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Tonga is now home to hundreds of deportees — permanent residents of New Zealand, Australia or the United States who committed serious crimes and did jailtime, then were put on a plane to start a new life in an unfamiliar culture. The lucky ones have family land, or a place to stay. But many start from scratch and without institutional support, old bad habits can kick in.

Crew

Director Ursula Williams
Director Todd Henry
Director of Photography Todd Henry

Cast

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'Ila Mo'unga
American Deportee
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Sione Moli
New Zealand Deportee
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Sione Ngaue
American Deportee
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Talia'uli Prescott
New Zealand Deportee
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Sione Falemanu
Former Tongan Prison Commissioner

Crew

Director — Ursula Williams
Director — Todd Henry
Director of Photography — Todd Henry

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