Dread
""I aroha to them. It was not their fault that they had strayed because of the conditioning. Colonisation.""
Overview
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.
About Dread (1996)
Released in 1996, Dread is a documentary film from Ora digital (New Zealand). It was directed by Merata Mita and written by Merata Mita. The cast is led by Te Hoko Whitu, Derek Fox, Io, King Glory and Tigi Ness. With a runtime of 44m, the film is available in full HD.
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