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.
Cast
Crew
Kathy Sunderland
Series Composition
Merata Mita
Director, Writer
Richard Rautjoki
Editor, Producer
Paul Hamilton
Online Editor
Geoff Steven
Executive Producer
Rewa Harre
Camera Operator
Fred Renata
Camera Operator
Eruera Mita
Assistant Camera
Wayne Smith
Sound Mixer
Eruera Mita
Sound Assistant, Researcher
Dick Reade
Sound Recordist
Terry Williams
Sound Recordist, Sound
Rafer Rautjoki
Music Arranger
Derek Fox
Presenter
Rhys Rautjoki
Researcher