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Widely regarded as Emma Paki's magnum opus, System Virtue is a powerfully emotive video shot in black and white and exploring themes of indigenous sovereignty, unity and whanau. With its magnificent use of natural light and compelling subject matter, it's not hard to understand why this gem was voted Best Video at the 1993 NZ Music Awards.
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So great.
Aww bub,Thanx for the visit,see you tomorrow,dont forget the gat,Mark xxxx
This is a very powerful piece of film and music that hasn't lost any of its strength of message over the years. This song means something and conveys such a mood and feeling. I absolutely love it and always have. I would really like to know the words. Well done Emma. This song inspired me to see you wherever you played, including at Parihaka. Arohanui, Hilary.
Loved this vid the first time I saw it, and the song.
I remember it being high on the so called charts back in those days.
Those were days of protest, and Emma's song was one of the best protest songs. But not everyone got the message. I did, and still do. Her song but perhaps not the vid, is still relevant to today.
System Virtue - that says it all.
Come back Emma and do your song again, and maybe the rest of us will understand the next time around.
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Matt Noonan
Josh Frizzell
1994 TV Guide Television Awards; Best Music Video
Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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The synopsis and credits are included
Pono Kealoha
Posted at 08.33AM - 13.05.2011
this one I love