The boxing day Tsunami shocked and frightened people all around the globe into action. Turning the Tide is a documentary that examines New Zealander Mary Taylor's fundraising mission 'Project Oru 100' with the aim of replacing 100 outrigger boats (orus) for the south coast fishermen of Sri Lanka.

Image: Turning the Tide opens this year's Documentary New Zealand Film Festival. www.docnzfestival.comThe boxing day Tsunami shocked and frightened people all around the globe into action. Turning the Tide is a documentary that examines New Zealander Mary Taylor's fundraising mission 'Project Oru 100' with the aim of replacing 100 outrigger boats (orus) for the south coast fishermen of Sri Lanka.

Image: Turning the Tide opens this year's Documentary New Zealand Film Festival. www.docnzfestival.com
The documentary follows her journey not just to raise the funds, but as she travels to Sri Lanka, to ensure the money reaches the people it is intended for.

In light of recent stories over the misappropriation of monies by charitable organizations, this uplifting story also satisfies curiosity about what happens to those donations.

Taylor runs a food and tea tour business, and has long had a love for Sri Lanka, it's people, culture and it's food. Like many of us, she wondered what she could do to help. Unlike most of us, she formulated a plan of action and began a mission that would take her into the lives and homes of New Zealanders as she raised awareness and funds for some of those most affected by the Tsunami.

Turning the Tide screens:
AUCKLAND - Academy Cinemas
Thursday 7 September at 6.15pm
Saturday 16 September at 10.50am

WELLINGTON - Paramount Theatre
Wednesday 27 September at 6.30pm
Friday 29 September at 1.00pm

Director/Producer: Catherine Madigan
Run Time: 47 minutes

More information about DOCNZ is available at www.docnzfestival.com