Journalist Mike McRoberts stands in a black shirt, hands together, in front of a black statue of a kiwi. Behind it is a tall, pointed, white metal fence, and behind that are trees.

The text reads "Back to Timor."

43m

Follow the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them: did they make a difference?

Produced by Hampton Media

Back to Timor

Back to Timor follows the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them: did they make a difference?
Film
43m

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Trailer

ANZAC DAY 5PM | Back to Timor follows the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them: did they make a difference?
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