Insight '82. John A. Lee: The legend and the life.

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Year
1982
Reference
247888
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1982
Reference
247888
Media type
Audio
Categories
Documentary radio programs
Nonfiction radio programs
Radio programs
Sound recordings
Duration
00:37:54
Credits
RNZ Collection
Owen, Alwyn (b.1926), Producer
King, Michael, 1945-2004, Speaker/Kaikōrero
Lee, John A. (John Alexander), 1891-1982, Speaker/Kaikōrero
National Radio (N.Z.) (estab. 1986, closed 2007), Broadcaster

John A Lee: The legend and the Life, an Insight '82 documentary produced by Alwyn Owen. It covers his life, political ties and some reviews of his writing. Michael King talks about the book, Children of the Poor. Peter Butler recalls his political career. It includes actuality of Lee himself recalling episodes of his life.

He recalls getting off the boat from World War I, paying his membership at Trades Hall and joining the Labour Party. They were keen to have a returned man with a DCM, as a member.