E-Pānui 189: Monday November 19 to Sunday November 25 2007

LAND OF MY ANCESTORS …

A portrait of Taranaki artist Darcy Nicholas – the only feature-length Māori documentary at the recent New Zealand International Film Festival – is the focus of LAND OF MY ANCESTORS screening in Māori Television’s New Zealand Documentary slot, Pakipūmeka Aotearoa, on Wednesday November 21 at 8.30 PM.

Director, co-producer and editor Lala Rolls says the deeply moving film offers a rich palette of indigenous art, politics and culture.

The one-hour film is supported by music from some of Aotearoa’s most outstanding composers and performers – Elena, Trinty Roots, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Hirini Melbourne as well as tracks form the Tuwhare CD.

LAND OF MY ANCESTORS follows Darcy to America to the opening of stunning weaving exhibition The Eternal Thread in San Francisco and its closing at the Warm Springs Reservation, Oregon.

It also celebrates the precious exchange of breath between Māori and First Nations people of America and Canada.

“Darcy’s story is inseparably woven with his mountain, Mount Taranaki, his family, his ancestors, his art and into the lives of other indigenous artists and friends,” says Lala Rolls.

“This documentary takes us from the times and politics of Parihaka through to Aotearoa today.

"Darcy says the documentary is about a Taranaki family. We say that is true and it is also about being Māori, weaving, art, keeping a strong thread to the ancestors and living in the world today.”

LAND OF MY ANCESTORS screens for the first time in Māori Television’s New Zealand Documentary slot, Pakipūmeka Aotearoa, on Wednesday November 21 at 8.30 PM.

coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:

HAA – Weekdays at 6.00 PM

The fabulous, fun and funky crew from the hip youth show wrap up their third season on air with one final foray into the colourful, captivating and so-cool world of rangatahi news, views and interviews.

ITI POUNAMU – Monday November 19 at 9.30 PM

NZ Short Films, Bitch: A witty story about instinct and trust. Isabel is in love – everything is perfect in her life except her lover doesn't like her dog and her best friend's mother may have cancer. Hosted by filmmakers Ainsley Gardiner (pictured) and Tearepa Kahi.

EYES WIDE OPEN – Tuesday November 20 at 8.30 PM

International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: Malawi nurse Catherine Phiri discovered she was HIV positive after the death of her husband. Risking isolation and even violence, she speaks publicly about her condition.

MĀORI REGIONAL SPORTS AWARDS 2007 – Friday November 23 at 8.00 PM

Exclusive coverage of sports awards ceremonies held by iwi throughout the country – presented by Te Kauhoe Wano. Tonight: The sporting achievements of athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters from Mataatua in the Bay of Plenty.

TE WERO O TIHIOTONGA – Sunday November 25 at 5.00 PM

New! The harsh realities of farming provide a baptism of frost, rain and mud for 14 cadets with Te Arawa Future Farming Trust. A six-part reality series that follows the training regime of a new generation of Māori farmers.

KAI TIME ON THE ROAD – Sunday November 25 at 7.00 PM

Kick back with celebrity chef Pete Peeti for one final round of gourmet delights. The tasty food show reflects on the highlights of series five including Pete’s no-nonsense cooking style and inspiring recipes.

NATIVE AFFAIRS – Sunday November 25 at 8.00 PM

The prime-time current affairs show – presented by Julian Wilcox – wraps up its first year on air with debate, analysis, opinion and insight into regional, national and international stories from a Māori perspective. Repeats Monday at 10.00 PM.

GYPO – Sunday November 25 at 9.00 PM

Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: Three static lives break apart and come together in this powerful British feature that reveals how suburban fears and tabloid sensationalism have come to perpetuate the myths surrounding refugees. 

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