Zach's Ceremony (2016)
Growing up isn’t easy, especially for Zach who is rapidly making the transition from boyhood to manhood, in both the modern world and his ancient culture. Pressures from his loving but staunch father, the temptations of city life, and the ever-present spectre of racism all take their toll. Ultimately, Zach must embrace the traditions and knowledge of his ancestors and awaken the warrior within.
Primary Title
- Zach's Ceremony
Date Broadcast
- Monday 9 August 2021
Release Year
- 2016
Start Time
- 21 : 00
Finish Time
- 22 : 40
Duration
- 100:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Growing up isn’t easy, especially for Zach who is rapidly making the transition from boyhood to manhood, in both the modern world and his ancient culture. Pressures from his loving but staunch father, the temptations of city life, and the ever-present spectre of racism all take their toll. Ultimately, Zach must embrace the traditions and knowledge of his ancestors and awaken the warrior within.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
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
- Aboriginal Australians--Social life and customs
- Youth--Psychology
- Youth, Aboriginal Australian
- Fathers and sons--Australia
- Documentary films--Australia
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Family
Contributors
- Aaron Petersen (Director)
- Aaron Petersen (Editor)
- Sarah Linton (Writer)
- Sarah Linton (Producer)
- Alec Doomadgee (Associate Producer)
- Robert Morton (Director of Photography)
- Mitzi Goldman (Executive Producer)
- Dan Goldberg (Executive Producer)
- Angela Little (Composer)
- Wangala Films (Production Unit)
- NITV (Production Unit)
- Screen Australia (Funder)
Subjects
- Aboriginal Australians--Social life and customs
- Youth--Psychology
- Youth, Aboriginal Australian
- Fathers and sons--Australia
- Documentary films--Australia