Press
This doco has rightly swept the board with all the big awards - it's a powerful reminder of what excellent drama and careful research and interviewing can do to an audience.
You couldn't hear a pin drop and rightly won Best New Zealand Feature, Best Directing, Best Editing and Best Cinematography at the festival.
Just wow! It was extraordinarily good TV....extraordinarily powerful and evocative.
This film is a unique window into that slice of history and the human spirit it revealed. 5/5 stars.
The best local programme of this and many other years, this seamless mix of interviews and re-enactments has a powerful moment. Actually, it has many.
"Notwithstanding the passage of time, the Erebus disaster still resonated strongly in New Zealand. Charlotte's handling of the interviews, her creation of the set and dramatisation of the event were all taken with accuracy and sensitivity. I have no hesitation in commending Charlotte to anyone who seeks a factual and sensitive treatment".
- R.S Mitchell MBE NZSSM BBS - Superintendent of Police
"I first met Charlotte Purdy when I was being interviewed for my exclusive story for the 60 Minutes program. It was a very difficult time for me personally, and Charlotte took great care to ensure that I felt safe and that my views were heard. She listened to my concerns, discussed things which weren’t clear to me, and respected my personal boundaries. She went far beyond what was required of her professionally, and years later she remains a good friend of mine. I would highly recommend Charlotte to anyone who may be considering telling their story with her."
- Craig Hoyle - Journalist and Author