Tama Ma: A Life of Dance (2009)
In this feature-length documentary, film director Mark Summerville takes the chance to capture four of New Zealand's most celebrated contemporary choreographer/dancers: Tai Royal, Taane Mete, Douglas Wright and Michael Parmenter, as they create the only dance work that has ever brought them together. The cameras are rolling as the filmmaker gains full access to their workshop process over two years. The programme also goes on a biographical journey, exploring the rich and colourful lives of Mete and Royal. Experience their journey as boys, drag queens, men, teachers and dancers and meet the people who have influenced their lives and careers.
Primary Title
- Tama Ma: A Life of Dance
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 10 October 2010
Release Year
- 2009
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 50
Duration
- 80:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- In this feature-length documentary, film director Mark Summerville takes the chance to capture four of New Zealand's most celebrated contemporary choreographer/dancers: Tai Royal, Taane Mete, Douglas Wright and Michael Parmenter, as they create the only dance work that has ever brought them together. The cameras are rolling as the filmmaker gains full access to their workshop process over two years. The programme also goes on a biographical journey, exploring the rich and colourful lives of Mete and Royal. Experience their journey as boys, drag queens, men, teachers and dancers and meet the people who have influenced their lives and careers.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Modern dance--New Zealand.
- Documentary films--New Zealand.
Genres
- Dance
- Docudrama
Contributors
- Taane Mete (Subject)
- Mark Summerville (Director)
- Taiaroa Royal (Subject)
- Douglas Wright (Subject)
- Michael Parmenter (Subject)
- Heather Lee (Producer)
- Mark Summerville (Producer)
- Zoomslide (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Modern dance--New Zealand.
- Documentary films--New Zealand.