Tim Dower: Gower's new doco is a great piece of television

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Jun 14, 2022 · 2m

If someone in your family suggests you have a look at Patrick Gower's alcohol documentary, perhaps you should take the hint.

I watched it before coming to work this morning and I've read some of what's been written about it online.

The way I understand it, Gower didn't set out on a journey of self-discovery.

The plan to begin with was a serious investigation of New Zealanders' relationship with alcohol, and why we're some of the heaviest boozers on the planet.

But it became very personal.

Now, I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, but the are some very candid, revealing…