Poi E: The Story of Our Song

Film (Trailer) – 2016 Documentary Music Māori

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Poi E: The Story of Our Song tells the story behind one of New Zealand’s most iconic pop songs. Led by Dalvanius Prime, the Patea Māori Club single was released soon after the closure of the town’s freezing works. Conquering disinterest from record labels and radio, Poi E became New Zealand's highest selling single in 1984. Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion), the "warm, funny, touching" documentary (NZ Herald) features interviews with those involved, and famous fans (eg Taika Waititi). Poi E won applause after premiering at the opening of the 2016 Auckland Film Festival.

Key Cast & Crew

Tearepa Kahi

Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Editor

Reikura Kahi

Producer

Dalvanius Prime

Subject

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'They want you to perform at the Royal Command Performance in Scotland.' I said 'We haven't got any money to do that!' And so I went and mortgaged my house.
– Dalvanius Prime

Produced by

The Patea Film Collective

Source

Sony Pictures NZ

Availability

New Zealand cinema release on 4 August 2016

World premiere on 14 July 2016 at Auckland's Civic Theatre, on the opening night of Auckland's NZ International Film Festival

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Acknowledgements

Made with funding from the New Zealand Film Commission, in association with NZ On Air