The Speaker

She sells sea-shells and the sea-shore

– A street artist raps on what he thinks of Helen Clark and the Foreshore and Seabed act

A top effort from a young director we are likely to see much more from.

– The Lumiere Reader review of The Speaker by Jacob Powell

Tagging is ugly and nasty all over. It's a social epidemic for sure. Just imagine if it was thoughtfully placed and composed. I love the idea of graf art. I hate the idea of vandalising someone's house or work just so you can have your little ego fed by putting up your initials or area code. In saying all that, I do understand it and what's behind it.

– Kahi on graffiti, in an interview with The Aucklander, 2007