Molly of Denali (Te Reo Māori) Big Sulky | The Funny Face Competition
When a windstorm knocks down Big Sulky, Qyah's oldest tree, Molly and Tooey decide to make an exhibit honoring the giant spruce. To prepare, they interview everyone who has a Big Sulky story, and in the process, try to solve the mystery of how the giant tree got its name. | After seeing a book of photos that misrepresent Alaska Natives, Molly and Tooey organize a Funny Face Competition to take photos of how their friends and family really are - happy and smiling. Tooey seems like a shoe-in to win... until Aunt Merna comes to town.
The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini. (Dubbed in te reo Māori)
Primary Title
- Molly of Denali (Te Reo Māori)
Episode Title
- Big Sulky | The Funny Face Competition
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 10 August 2025
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 08 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 35
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini. (Dubbed in te reo Māori)
Episode Description
- When a windstorm knocks down Big Sulky, Qyah's oldest tree, Molly and Tooey decide to make an exhibit honoring the giant spruce. To prepare, they interview everyone who has a Big Sulky story, and in the process, try to solve the mystery of how the giant tree got its name. | After seeing a book of photos that misrepresent Alaska Natives, Molly and Tooey organize a Funny Face Competition to take photos of how their friends and family really are - happy and smiling. Tooey seems like a shoe-in to win... until Aunt Merna comes to town.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Animated television programs--United States
- Reo Māori
Genres
- Animation
- Children
- Educational
- Family
Contributors
- Dorothea Gillim (Executive Producer)
- GBH Kids (Production Unit)
- Atomic Cartoons (Production Unit)
- Whakaata Māori (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Animated television programs--United States
- Reo Māori