Poi E: The Story of Our Song
7.5 (2) 1h 33m 2016MusicDocumentary
Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song “Poi E”, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional Māori music. “Poi E”, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and performed by the Patea Māori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo Māori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Release Date
August 4, 2016
Popularity
1
Director
Tearepa Kahi
Writer
Tearepa Kahi
Producer
Tearepa Kahi
Producer
Reikura Kahi
