Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga
"It ain't a place to live when you're barely making ends meet. It's like crabs being stuck in a bucket, scratching, trying to get out."
NR
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2019
25m
Documentary
Overview
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.
Directed by Ursula Williams, Todd Henry
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
February 6, 2019
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
English, Tonga
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