Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema

Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema

2016 · 52 min

Documentary Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema reveals the remarkable impact Māori have made on New Zealand cinema.

Directed by Libby Hakaraia

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