Film company agrees to police control of Tom Phillips documentary

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 16 Dec 2025, 8:53am

The producer of The Marokopa Project has agreed that police may preview and edit the feature-length documentary before it airs. The Dunedin-based film crew gained exclusive access to the investigation into fugitive Tom Phillips and his children.

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1. RNZTue 16 Dec 2025, 5:00am

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 16 Dec 2025, 8:53am

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