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The Bones of Our Past

7.0 / 10 7.0 2025 1h 23m

Documentary

A documentary about Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura, New Zealand. Rangi Solomon said he wanted to “build the future of our people on the bones of our past”.

Directed by Rick Harvie

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

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Tipene O'ReganSelf

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Bill SolomonSelf (archive footage)

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Maurice ManawatuSelf

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Jacqui Te WaniSelf

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Maani StirlingSelf

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Hāriata KahuSelf

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Lorraine HawkeSelf

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Brett CowanSelf

Curated collection

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