This film is available to watch on PBS SoCal. Click here to learn more.
On Wednesday May 27th at 6pm PT, catch a special live screening of the film, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, series producer, and other special guests. Click here to learn more.
POWER MERI follows Papua New Guinea’s first national women’s rugby league team, the PNG Orchids, on their journey to the 2017 World Cup in Australia. These trailblazers must beat not only the sporting competition, but also intense sexism, a lack of funding, and national prejudice to reach their biggest stage yet.
- Year2018
- Runtime78 minutes
- CountryAustralia
- DirectorJoanna Lester
- ScreenwriterJoanna Lester
- ProducerMadeleine Hetherton
This film is available to watch on PBS SoCal. Click here to learn more.
On Wednesday May 27th at 6pm PT, catch a special live screening of the film, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, series producer, and other special guests. Click here to learn more.
POWER MERI follows Papua New Guinea’s first national women’s rugby league team, the PNG Orchids, on their journey to the 2017 World Cup in Australia. These trailblazers must beat not only the sporting competition, but also intense sexism, a lack of funding, and national prejudice to reach their biggest stage yet.
- Year2018
- Runtime78 minutes
- CountryAustralia
- DirectorJoanna Lester
- ScreenwriterJoanna Lester
- ProducerMadeleine Hetherton