Māori
This 1981 NFU film is a tour of the contemporary world of Aotearoa’s tangata whenua. It won headlines over claims that its portrayal of Māori had been sanitised for overseas viewers. Debate and a recut ensued. Writer Witi Ihimaera felt that mentions of contentious issues (Bastion Point, the land march) in his original script were ignored or elided in the final film, and withdrew from the project. He later told journalists that the controversy showed that educated members of minority groups were no longer prepared to let the majority interpret the minority view.
Year: 1981
Genre: Documentary, History
Studio: The National Film Unit, New Zealand National Film Unit
Director: Arthur Everard
Cast:
Crew: Arthur Everard (Director), Mel Taylor (Writer), Witi Ihimaera (Creator), Witi Ihimaera (Original Film Writer), Ivars Berzins (Assistant Camera), Rex Potier (Second Assistant Director)
Runtime: 21 minutes
Release: Jul 25, 1981
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Popularity: 0
Country: New Zealand
Language: English,
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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