Māori
“The hongi is a greeting of affection: aroma. 'Aroha': love or compassion, is the vine that binds the tribe.”
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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.
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About Māori
“The hongi is a greeting of affection: aroma. 'Aroha': love or compassion, is the vine that binds the tribe.”
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. Running 21 minutes.
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Māori flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Māori?
Māori runs for 21 minutes (about 0.4 hour).
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Is Māori available in English?
Yes — Māori was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Māori released?
Māori was released in 1981.
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What is Māori about?
Māori is a Documentary/History English-language film. 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.
When was Māori released?
Māori was released on July 25, 1981. It has a runtime of 21m. The film was produced by The National Film Unit.
Is Māori available in HD?
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