Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara

Alien Weaponry are rewriting what it means to be metal, with te reo Māori anthems channelling the power and pride of their culture. This feature-length documentary chronicles the band’s meteoric rise, following brothers Henry and Lewis de Jong from their first jams together as kids to headlining international stages. But this isn’t just music for the brothers—it’s a call to honor their tūpuna, confront colonisation and fiercely champion te reo. Filmed over six years, director Kent Belcher’s debut feature captures raw moments with these young metalheads and their dedication to music, family, and culture. 

They're going to be playing at the biggest metal festival in the world. I'm sure I'll cry.

– Jette de Jong on her sons' success

Key Cast & Crew

Kent Belcher

Director, Cinematographer

Nigel McCulloch

Producer, Writer, Executive Producer

Sacha Campbell

Editor

Ryan Hutchings

Executive Producer

Jarrod Holt

Executive Producer

Kevin Gordon

Executive Producer