Dread

An East Coast community in Ruatōria, New Zealand attempts to live in autarchy according to the tenets of their movement. Bob Marley, a prophet of our electronic age, is the soundtrack to the everyday lives of these Māori who feel closer to their own roots by observing a blend of Afro-Carribean Rastafarianism and the Ringatū faith. Merata Mita's camera respectfully portrays this singular cultural dialogue. The outsider cultures of Jamaicans, Ethiopians and Māori have come together, vibrating to a common cosmic chord. They find an underground brotherhood, across continents and seas.

Country:

New Zealand

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

44 minutes

Year:

1996

Director:

Merata Mita

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Company:

Ora digital,

Inside New Zealand

Cast:

Self

Reporter

Self

Self

Self

Crew:

Researcher

Editor

Executive Producer

Assistant Camera

Music Arranger