If you are in Auckland this weekend here are two films from the Kete Aronui series, Merata Mita and John Miller.
Screening Saturday, 10 May 2014 at 1 pm
Auckland Art Gallery
Merata Mita
New Zealand | 2007 | 28mins | Director: Rhonda Kite
The episode follows film pioneer Merata Mita. Mita produced vital work anchored in culture and community. This extract concentrates on the occupation of Bastion Point - Mita and protest leader Joe Hawke talk of how 25 May 1978 shaped her concerns as a filmmaker: "It was life, it was a transformation". Includes footage from Patu, Mauri,Bastion Point: Day 507, and Utu, as well as covering Mita's work running a lab for indigenous filmmakers.
John Miller
New Zealand | 2007 | 28mins | Director: Rhonda Kite
A profile of photographer John Miller, capturing the man behind the camera and his driving force to document the development of M?ori self-determination in context with the rest of New Zealand society.
As always, DOCommunity screenings are free of charge so save the date and tell a friend.
Documentary Edge Festival 2014 is in Auckland soon, from May 21- June 2 in Auckland at Q Theatre. Festival programmes will be available at the screening.