Dread (1996)

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.

Released July 26, 1996 44 min 11+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.new-zealand, tmdb.rastafarian, tmdb.east-coast, tmdb.maori

Production Companies: Ora digital, Inside New Zealand

Country: New Zealand
Production Country: New Zealand
Languages: English, Maori