Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016)
In 1984, 'Poi e' reached Number 1 on the NZ Pop Charts and broke every musical record. It remained in the charts for 34 weeks. It outsold 'Thriller', 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' and every other hit of 1984. It has been in the Top 10 in New Zealand, every decade for the past 30 years. It was also the first Number 1 song written and released entirely in Te Reo Māori. To put it simply, this small song changed New Zealand, forever. 'Poi e' has become New Zealand's unofficial national anthem. With humour, energy and emotion, the movie Poi e is the story of how that iconic song gave pride to generations of New Zealanders. From Taika Waititi giving Stan Walker his quirky take on life in the 1980s to Patea Maori Club members' straight-talking and funny memories of the song's visionary originator Dalvanius Prime, director Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) captures a unique story that taps into the heart of the nation.
Primary Title
- Poi E: The Story of Our Song
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 17 September 2017
Release Year
- 2016
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 10
Duration
- 100:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- In 1984, 'Poi e' reached Number 1 on the NZ Pop Charts and broke every musical record. It remained in the charts for 34 weeks. It outsold 'Thriller', 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' and every other hit of 1984. It has been in the Top 10 in New Zealand, every decade for the past 30 years. It was also the first Number 1 song written and released entirely in Te Reo Māori. To put it simply, this small song changed New Zealand, forever. 'Poi e' has become New Zealand's unofficial national anthem. With humour, energy and emotion, the movie Poi e is the story of how that iconic song gave pride to generations of New Zealanders. From Taika Waititi giving Stan Walker his quirky take on life in the 1980s to Patea Maori Club members' straight-talking and funny memories of the song's visionary originator Dalvanius Prime, director Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) captures a unique story that taps into the heart of the nation.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Dalvanius, 1948-2002. Poi e
- Patea Māori Club
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Music
- Popular music--New Zealand--1981-1990
- Kiriata
- Waiata
- Documentary films--New Zealand
Genres
- Biography
- Community
- Documentary
- Music
Contributors
- Tearepa Kahi (Director)
- Alexander Behse (Producer)
- Reikura Kahi (Producer)
- Tearepa Kahi (Producer)
- Dalvanius Prime (Subject)
- Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi (Subject)
- Pātea Māori Club (Performing Group)
- Barletta Prime (Interviewee)
- Taika Waititi (Interviewee)
- Stan Walker (Interviewee)
- Maaka Pohatu (Interviewee)
- The Topp Twins (Interviewee)
- Don McGlashan (Interviewee)
- Fred Renata (Cinematographer)
- Jos Wheeler (Cinematographer)
- Francis Glenday (Editor)
- Dick Reade (Sound)
- Colleen Brennan (Sound)
- Jawbone Pictures (Production Unit)
- Patea Film Collective (Production Unit)
- NZ Film Commission (Funder)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
- 99264892111602091 (MMS ID)
Subjects
- Dalvanius, 1948-2002. Poi e
- Patea Māori Club
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Music
- Popular music--New Zealand--1981-1990
- Kiriata
- Waiata
- Documentary films--New Zealand