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John Rowles went from a childhood in Kawerau to stardom just 21, but at the peak of his career saw it all slip away. This documentary looks at the troubled career of one of our greatest entertainers.

Primary Title
  • The Secret Life Of John Rowles
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 7 July 2013
Release Year
  • 2007
Start Time
  • 20 : 30
Finish Time
  • 21 : 30
Duration
  • 60:00
Channel
  • Maori Television
Broadcaster
  • Maori Television Service
Programme Description
  • John Rowles went from a childhood in Kawerau to stardom just 21, but at the peak of his career saw it all slip away. This documentary looks at the troubled career of one of our greatest entertainers.
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
  • Rowles, John, 1947-
  • Popular music--New Zealand
  • Documentary films--New Zealand
Genres
  • Documentary
  • Music
Hosts
  • Dean Judd (Narrator)
Contributors
  • Simon Mark-Brown (Director)
  • Glenn Elliott (Director)
  • Simon Mark-Brown (Producer)
  • Glenn Elliott (Producer)
  • Buto Base Productions (Production Unit)
  • John Rowles (Subject)
Subjects
  • Rowles, John, 1947-
  • Popular music--New Zealand
  • Documentary films--New Zealand