Iti Pounamu Redemption
Based on a story by Taranaki writer Phil Kawana, Redemption is the dark story of two Maori kids Zig and Jaffa. The boys have discovered a way to take the violence and pain in their lives and transform it into pleasure, healing and ultimately love.
Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Primary Title
- Iti Pounamu
Episode Title
- Redemption
Date Broadcast
- Monday 18 May 2015
Start Time
- 22 : 30
Finish Time
- 23 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 3
Episode
- 14
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Episode Description
- Based on a story by Taranaki writer Phil Kawana, Redemption is the dark story of two Maori kids Zig and Jaffa. The boys have discovered a way to take the violence and pain in their lives and transform it into pleasure, healing and ultimately love.
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
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Interview
Contributors
- Rangi Rangitukunoa (Director)
- Michele Bristow (Producer)
- Maori Television (Production Unit)
- Katie Wolfe (Filmmaker)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand