Overview
Aroha depicts a young Māori chief's daughter who embraces the modernity of the Pākehā world (attending university in Wellington) while confronting her place with her own people (Te Arawa) and traditions at home. The NFU-produced dramatisation is didactic but largely sensitive in making Aroha's story represent contemporary Māori dilemmas (noted anthropologist Ernest Beaglehole was the cultural advisor). Watch out for some musical treats, including an instrumental version of classic Kiwi song, 'Blue Smoke' and a performance of the action song 'Me He Manu Rere'.
Year 1951
Studio
Director Michael Forlong
Crew Michael Forlong (Editor), Michael Forlong (Writer), Randal Beattie (Cinematography), Bert Bridgman (Cinematography), Michael Forlong (Director)
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Language English,
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