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Breaking Barriers Television – 1993 Documentary

Breaking Barriers

Television – 1993 Documentary

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Part one of five from this full length documentary.

Part two of five from this full length documentary.

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Part five of five from this full length documentary.

The credits from this documentary.

John O'Shea was godfather to generations of Kiwi filmmakers; he was an inspirational force committed to bringing new perspectives to the screen. "Had he been a Māori, he would have been a kaumatua years ago" - Wi Kuki Kaa. This documentary backgrounds O'Shea and his pioneering indie production company Pacific Films, ranging from his efforts to put Māori on screen, to banned 60s ads. The cast provides proof positive of O'Shea's influence - amongst the ex-Pacific staff interviewed are Barry Barclay, Tony Williams, Gaylene Preston, and Michael Seresin.

Key Cast & Crew

Bryan Bruce

Director, Producer

Dave Tingey

Sound

Catherine Downes

Narrator

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John was never a rip-off merchant. I don't know anyone who's made less money out of films than John. It never went in his pocket - it always went on the screen.
– Tony Williams, on O'Shea

Produced by

Red Sky Film & Television

Source

Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision

Availability

Available to buy through Red Sky Productions.

More information

Film Archive tribute to John O'Shea

Rights

The copyright for this title is held by Red Sky Film and Television Ltd.

Music

Closing music by Jan Preston (from the film Pictures).