Dread (1996)
"I aroha to them. It was not their fault that they had strayed because of the conditioning. Colonisation."
An East Coast community in Ruatōria, New Zealand attempts to live in autarchy according to the tenets of their movement. Bob Marley, a prophet of our electronic age, is the soundtrack to the everyday lives of these Māori who feel closer to their own roots by observing a blend of Afro-Carribean Rastafarianism and the Ringatū faith. Merata Mita's camera respectfully portrays this singular cultural dialogue. The outsider cultures of Jamaicans, Ethiopians and Māori have come together, vibrating to a common cosmic chord. They find an underground brotherhood, across continents and seas.
Director: Merata Mita
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: July 26, 1996
Cast
- Te Hoko Whitu - Self
- Derek Fox - Reporter
- Io - Self
- King Glory - Self
- Tigi Ness - Self
- Mahuta Tuhura - Self
- H.I.M Jah - Self
- Power of the Trinity - Self
- Stryker Jones - Self
- Atareta Poananga - Self
Screenplay
- Merata Mita
- Kathy Sunderland (Series Composition)
Editing: Richard Rautjoki
Production: Ora digital, Inside New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en
Keywords
new zealand, maori, rastafarian, east coast
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dread about?
- An East Coast community in Ruatōria, New Zealand attempts to live in autarchy according to the tenets of their movement. Bob Marley, a prophet of our electronic age, is the soundtrack to the everyday lives of these Māori who feel closer to their own roots by observing a blend of Afro-Carribean Rastafarianism and the Ringatū faith. Merata Mita's camera respectfully portrays this singular cultural dialogue. The outsider cultures of Jamaicans, Ethiopians and Māori have come together, vibrating to a common cosmic chord. They find an underground brotherhood, across continents and seas.
- Who directed Dread?
- Dread was directed by Merata Mita.
- Who stars in Dread?
- Dread stars Te Hoko Whitu, Derek Fox, Io, King Glory, Tigi Ness, Mahuta Tuhura.
- How long is Dread?
- Dread has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is Dread?
- Dread is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dread produced?
- Dread was produced in New Zealand.