Hey /r/movies! I’m Robert Sarkies, director of PIKE RIVER, starring Melanie Lynskey. It’s a true-life drama about the 2010 New Zealand Mine Collapse. Ask me anything!

Hi Reddit. I’m Rob Sarkies, New Zealand director of Pike River (starring the wonderful Mel Lynskey). Pike River is a drama that depicts a mining tragedy that affected an entire community and their fight for justice and accountability. It was made in close collaboration with the real subjects so questions around process of working with real people to tell their stories in a dramatic form might be of particular interest to some. But it's an AMA so happy to answer any questions at all, of course, including random questions about New Zealand! Can’t wait to connect with you all on Monday – Rob Sarkies

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Synopsis:

On Nov. 19, 2010, a coal mine explosion in New Zealand kills Anna Osborne's husband and Sonya Rockhouse's son, along with 27 other men. The two women soon embark on a quest for truth and justice, leading to change they never thought possible.

The movie is out on digital now.

Ask me anything. I'll be back Monday 2/9 at 5 PM ET to answer questions.