Riki Ellison: The Defender (2009)

This Documentary tells the extraordinary story of a boy from small-town New Zealand who, not only became an American Football legend but a key figure in US missile defense. This intimate documentary explores the career of one of New Zealand's unsung Maori heroes who, has made his presence felt- in no small way- on the world stage. Charting Riki's momentous journey as a South Island boy in the 60's to the Super Bowl hero and beyond. This intriguing documentary covers Riki's whole career tracking his transition from the San Francisco 49ers into his current role in the world of missile defense systems.