Queer Nation - Peter Ellis: A Queer Perspective

This is the second part of a Queer Nation special about Peter Ellis, who was accused of molesting children in a Christchurch crèche in 1992. It examines how Ellis's sexuality permeated the case and its coverage, and influenced public opinion. It also focuses on the gay community's lack of support, and proposes reasons. Interviewees include Lynley Hood, whose book A City Possessed argued the case had the hallmarks of a witch hunt, Gay NZ editor Jay Bennie, and lesbian psychologist Miriam Saphira, who helped set up the guidelines under which the children were interviewed.

Key Cast & Crew

David Herkt

Writer

Andrew Whiteside

Producer

Nettie Kinmont

Writer, Presenter

Tim Brott

Sound Recordist

Jennifer Goodfellow

Compile Director, Production Manager

Wendy Adams

Sound Recordist