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Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

Documentary
2019, 1h 28min
A documentary portrait of the pioneering indigenous filmmaker and activist Merata Mita and an intimate tribute from a son about his mother that delves into the life of the first woman from an Indigenous Nation to solely direct a film anywhere in the world. Known as the grandmother of Indigenous cinema, Merata’s independent political documentaries of the 1970s and 80s highlighted injustices for Māori people and often divided the country. Mita was fearless in her life, her activism and her art. Chronicling the director’s journey to decolonize the film and television screens of New Zealand and the world, the film documents her work, her early struggles with her family and her drive for social justice that often proved personally dangerous.
Country: New Zealand
Director:
Hepi Mita
Cast:
Hepi Mita,
Taika Waititi,
Alanis Obomsawin,
Heather Rae
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Release dates:
  • Available in theaters: January 28, 2019
  • Available to stream: May 12, 2019 on netflix

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Hepi Mita
As Self - Narrator (voice)
Hepi Mita
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Hepi Mita
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Taika Waititi
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Heather Rae
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Sterlin Harjo
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Celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering Maori filmmaker Merata Mita, this documentary takes a deeply personal and intimate look at her journey to decolonize the screens of New Zealand and beyond. Through her groundbreaking work, Merata broke barriers of race, class, and gender, becoming the first Indigenous woman to write and direct a feature film. Her fearless approach to her art and activism made her a powerful voice for her people and a force to be reckoned with. This film, directed by Merata's youngest son Hepi, offers a unique perspective on his mother's life, capturing her spirit and drive through her own words and those of her loved ones.

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Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen was released in theaters on January 28, 2019.

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Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen was released for streaming on May 12, 2019.

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