Herbs - Songs of Freedom

Reggae band Herbs hold a special place in the history of New Zealand pop music, mixing feel-good rhythms with burning social and environmental issues. The original line-up consisted of five musicians from across the Pacific. Their string of hits in the 80s and 90s helped Aotearoa forge a new Pacific identity. For this documentary, director Tearepa Kahi (Poi E: The Story of Our Song, Mt Zion) captures the band's reunion and interviews key members about the protest movement that lit a fire under the group, their chart topping success, and famous collaborations.