New Zealand Festival The New Oceania
Albert Wendt came to New Zealand at 13 to go to school. His friends were writers such as James K. Baxter and later Witi Ihimaera. Dividing his life between New Zealand, Samoa, and other parts of the Pacific, he has written many novels and been the forerunner of today’s renaissance in Pacific arts in New Zealand – represented in this documentary by dance group Black Grace, film-maker Sima Urale, painter John Pule and rap artist Tha Feelstyle, among others. The New Oceania combines in-depth research, extensive travel, striking archival footage, and the personal story of a charismatic individual who offers a fresh perspective on this country. It also includes dramatisations of Wendt’s vivid story-telling. In both Samoa and New Zealand,. http://www.pointofview.co.nz/Wendt.htm
A look at the life of novelist Albert Wendt and his life in Samoa
Primary Title
- New Zealand Festival
Secondary Title
- The New Oceania
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 1 July 2006
Start Time
- 21 : 50
Finish Time
- 22 : 20
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- A look at the life of novelist Albert Wendt and his life in Samoa
Episode Description
- Albert Wendt came to New Zealand at 13 to go to school. His friends were writers such as James K. Baxter and later Witi Ihimaera. Dividing his life between New Zealand, Samoa, and other parts of the Pacific, he has written many novels and been the forerunner of today’s renaissance in Pacific arts in New Zealand – represented in this documentary by dance group Black Grace, film-maker Sima Urale, painter John Pule and rap artist Tha Feelstyle, among others. The New Oceania combines in-depth research, extensive travel, striking archival footage, and the personal story of a charismatic individual who offers a fresh perspective on this country. It also includes dramatisations of Wendt’s vivid story-telling. In both Samoa and New Zealand,. http://www.pointofview.co.nz/Wendt.htm
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Art
- Documentary
- Performing arts
Hosts
- Albert Wendt (Presenter)
Contributors
- Philippa Mossman (Network Executive)
- Shirley Horrocks (Producer)
- Shirley Horrocks (Director)
- Point of View Productions (Production Unit)