1978 Movie & Fundraiser Screening

The Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge are proud to be hosting the 1978 Movie Screening.

🎬 1978 – A Movie Night for the Whole Family

Join us at the Lodge for a fun filled community movie night featuring 1978, a heartwarming Kiwi comedy drama about family, friendship, community and determined kids fighting to save their rural school.

Movie Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTxeuEWNd88

A fundraising collaboration between the film makers and Glenorchy School, this special screening is a chance to gather the family, enjoy a great local night out and support our community at the same time. 30% of ticket sales will go towards Glenorchy School for their Senior School Camp in Term 4. 

Bring the kids, bring your friends and settle in for a feel good evening of classic Kiwi storytelling.

 “Aotearoa New Zealand, 1978. In a small rural town, the Ropata family must pull together after their lives and community are turned upside down. 

When the local school faces closure, it's up to the youngest son and his friends to save it — cooking up one scheme after another as they battle the city kids for glory at the regional sports day. Meanwhile at home, the family is divided by something bigger, after one of the eldest sons joins the fight for Māori land rights at Bastion Point. 

As one of the most turbulent years in New Zealand history unfolds, can the family stay united and support each other through it all?” 

Funny, moving, and unmistakably Kiwi, 1978 is a film for the whole family. With the scheming charm of ‘Home Alone’ and ‘The Little Rascals’, and the small-town, us-against-the-world spirit of ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘The Goonies’, it's a story about children who refuse to give up without a fight. But underneath the mischief lies real heart and real history — one son's fight for his people's land driving a wedge through the family he loves — grounded in one of New Zealand's most powerful true stories. 

⏰ Timings:

5.00pm to 6.00pm You are welcome to relax and mingle in our Lounge or outdoor spaces prior to the movie.

Drinks and bar snacks available for purchase at the bar

6.00pm Movie starts in the Humboldt room.

7.40pm Movie finishes

Movie Tickets:

$20 per adult

$16 per child (15 years old and under)

 30% of all tickets sales go directly to support Glenorchy School and the wonderful work they do with our rangatahi.

Limited spaces available- please book tickets in advance.