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Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

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An examination of the life and work of indigenous filmmaker and activist Merata Mita.

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Sophie Mayer Sight & Sound 10/07/2019
As Merata shows, Mita's entire life was a fight - one that Hepi continues with this documentary that looks not only to secure Mita's legacy but enlarge it. Go to Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 05/10/2019
At its intimate best, "Merata" is an embrace and an education, a son's love letter and for cineastes, a celebration of inclusion and voice. Go to Full Review Boyd van Hoeij The Hollywood Reporter 02/11/2019
A portrait of an icon of Indigenous cinema as directed by her son. Go to Full Review Glenn Dunks ScreenHub 08/21/2019
B+
Despite this being his directorial debut, he appears on initial inspection to be adept at the process. Go to Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine 05/17/2019
The doc's appraisal of [Alanis] Obomsawin's work is appreciated and productive in illustrating how voices like Obomsawin and Mita are still far too rare when they have so much to say. Go to Full Review Adrian Mack Georgia Straight 05/09/2019
There's so much here to recommend. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/12/2019 Boring. Not worth your time. See more 01/30/2019 Really interesting and little known stories of New Zealandâ(TM)s recent history, but from the eyes of indigenous filmmakers. Also a touching tribute for a mother, because of that mother. Very heart warming and educational. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Hepi Mita

Director

Awatea Mita

Actor

Hepi Mita

Actor

Alanis Obomsawin

Actor

N. Bird Runningwater

Actor

Taika Waititi

Actor

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Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

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Movie Info

Synopsis An examination of the life and work of indigenous filmmaker and activist Merata Mita.
Director
Hepi Mita
Producer
Chelsea Winstanley
Screenwriter
Hepi Mita
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 10, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2019
Runtime
1h 29m