Dread (1996)
Dread (1996), directed by Merata Mita, starring Te Hoko Whitu and Derek Fox.
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"I aroha to them. It was not their fault that they had strayed because of the conditioning. Colonisation."
Synopsis
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.
- Merata MitaDirector, Writer
- Richard RautjokiEditing, Producer
Trivia
- It premiered on July 26, 1996, a Friday.
- It runs 0h44 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosOra digital, Inside New Zealand
- CountriesNew Zealand
- LanguagesEnglish, Maori
- StatusReleased
Photos
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
- Nanny Gaga Self
- Te Kupu Self
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Crew
- Merata Mita Director
- Richard Rautjoki Editing
- Richard Rautjoki Producer
- Merata Mita Writer
Questions about this film
What is Dread about?
Dread: 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 R…
Who directed Dread?
Dread was directed by Merata Mita in 1996.
Who stars in Dread?
The cast of Dread includes Te Hoko Whitu, Derek Fox, Io, King Glory and Tigi Ness.
How long is Dread?
Dread runs for 44 minutes, or 0h44.
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