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A rural raised woman (Diane Reynolds) reconnects with her half sister (Rena Owen) in the city. In the process she learns some hard life lessons. Roimata was the first film directed by then unknown writer Riwia Brown. Brown was initially reluctant to direct the adaptation of her play but, encouraged by producer Larry Parr, she decided that with only one Māori woman director in New Zealand (Merata Mita) there was a need to develop the talent of Māori women in the industry. Brown later wrote the screenplay for Once Were Warriors.
E tipu, e rea, mō ngā rā o tō ao; ko to ringaringa ki ngā rākau a te Pākehā hei oranga mō tō tinana;
ko tō ngākau ki ngā taonga o ō tïpuna hei tikitiki mō tō māhunga.
Ko tō wairua ki tō Atua, nāna nei ngā mea ...
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pretty good....wish there was more depth
Te Manuka Film Trust
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Television, 2007 (Full Length)
A panel show on Māori women and related issues
Television, 1989 (Full Length)
Also part of the E Tipu E Rea series
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Moki
Posted at 11.42AM - 09.09.2011
Well done Peter Kaa thats the best acting I've seen from you also its great to hear Brannigan Kaa singing. I only wish we could see more local productions like this.