Since the 1970's John Barnett has brought a host of uniquely Kiwi stories to local and international screens, from Fred Dagg to Footrot Flats, from Whale Rider to Sione’s Wedding. He has been a driving force behind some of our landmark television dramas and feature films.
It took a while because not everybody could see that it was going to have a wide appeal - some people told me it would be very limited but I never had any doubt.
– Barnett on Sione’s Wedding