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Barry Barclay
Praise:
Eagle vs. Shark (2007)
Boy (2010)
Father was a Maori artist, Mother was a school teacher of Russian Jewish heritage. Born on the North Island of New Zealand.
What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
1987 book written by Witi Ihimaera (first published Maori novelist)
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
Criticism:
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
JoJo Rabbit (2019)
Started as an actor/comedian, then moved into writing/directing. Known for his comedic style and comfortable tone on his set. Involved in supporting other Maori stories/filmmakers.
"Once Were Warriors" is controversial because of the amount of violence and gritty urbanism portrayed in the film
New Zealand required all children, including the Maori, go to school starting in 1877. Since English was the only language spoken, Maori children and then families stopped speaking Maori.
Many Maori lost their traditional ways of life as they assimilated to British culture.
After WWII, Maori began looking for work outside of their tribal lands, and moved to cities.
Ngati
First Feature Film written and directed by Maori
Directed by Niki Caro (not Maori) with an all Maori cast
Critics say the violence is devoid of any social or political context. There is no backdrop of the history of colonialism that has affected the Maori culture. Instead of recognizing these factors, it just reinforces negative stereotypes.
Before WWII - 80% of Maori lived in rural areas.
By mid-1990s, that statistic was reversed.
This was driven by employment opportunities. This was a huge culture shock and led to issues within urban Maori communities. (Dr. Pita Sharples, Maori affairs minister)
Supporters of the film say that the book/film speak out on issues that have been ignored, excused, or glossed-over within the Maori community.
The Maori have had a relatively peaceful existence in New Zealand compared to other indigenous societies.
"Once Were Warriors" was a book by New Zealand author Alan Duff released in 1990.
Alan Duff's mother was Maori. After his parent's divorce, he moved in with a Maori aunt and uncle and had a troubled childhood. This is reflected in "Once Were Warriors."
Lee Tamahori directed the 1994 film version of the book. Tamahori is Maori on his father's side and British on his mother's side.