ln 1981 New ZeaIand, 17-year-oId Josh Waaka navigates rugby-centric St Gilbert's CoIIege. Amidst the Springboks' tour and nationaI protests, he embraces acting and his Maori heritage. Josh faces a choice: conform or stand up for famiIy, future, and identity. "Uproar" is his heartwarming journey against a nation's struggle.