Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses

Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses

2015 · 89 min · ★ 6.4 · Documentary

This impressive doco disperses the fog of shame and sensationalism to shed light on the tragedy that made international headlines in 2007 when a young Wainuiomata woman died during a mākutu lifting.

Directed by David Stubbs · Written by David Stubbs

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Vivien Bell Janet's Maternal Grandmother
Tangaroa Te Ariki Teenager
Viv Babbington Self
William Davis John
Nick Blake Pakeha Dave
Grant Burston Self
Tamati Cairns Self
Joe Dekkers-Reihana Teenager
Neenah Dekkers-Reihana Teenager
Taungaroa Emile Shane
Kura Forrester Janet Moses
Hariata Moriarty Teenage Girl

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