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Destination Samoa (1998) Samoans Between Two Cultures 4K
zhlédnutí 34KPřed 28 dny
Rare footage.. A Cultural Group of the New Zealand Police travels to Western Samoa to perform at the annual Teuila Festival. Two group members of Samoan origin also return to Samoa on this occasion. While for Auckland-born Tyrone Laurenson, a police officer in Auckland and president of the group, it is just one of his regular visits to Samoa, for Michael Alofa, who came to New Zealand with his ...
TATAU | Short FILM (2012) 4K
zhlédnutí 108KPřed 2 měsíci
Tatau is about Siaki (Jack), an elderly Samoan man struggling to come to terms with the lifelong shame of having an incomplete traditional tattoo and the shame of now losing his sight. As Siaki's vision deteriorates, memories of the painful tattooing ceremony he underwent in his youth haunt him as he yearns to see his tattoo completed before it's too late. Starring: Beulah Koale, Robbie Magasiv...
Papalagi - White Foreigners In The Pacific (1993) FHD
zhlédnutí 31KPřed 4 měsíci
Looking back at Captain Cook and the devastating effects of foreign powers on Polynesia. Introduced diseases had a ruinous effect, and generations of men were lost to slavery. Those stolen included the highborn and knowledge keepers of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), leaving an all but irreversible cultural vacuum. There are stories of a powerful conflict between ideologies, as the tools of religion,...
Ardijah - Moonlighting (Official Music Video)
zhlédnutí 20KPřed 10 měsíci
In the decade before hip-hop became the distinctive voice of South Auckland, the Polynesian soul-funk of Ardijah was the most prominent and carried to a wider audience by the singles Give Me Your Number, Watching U and Time Makes a Wine from their platinum-selling 88 album Take a Chance. Helmed by multi-instrumentalist/writer/producer Ryan Monga and singer Betty-Anne, the band went to Australia...
Traditions of Polynesia (1993) 4K
zhlédnutí 48KPřed 10 měsíci
Presenter Ramona Papali'i explores the Māori custom of returning the placenta to the land, the Samoan ceremony of betrothal, and the practice of traditional Samoan tattoo. Viewers are offered access to a Niuean ear-piercing ceremony and the investiture of a Fijian chief. There are stories of walking statues at Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and of the goddess Pele's volcanic beauty in Hawaii. Papali’...
The Polynesian Panthers (1970s) 4K
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 10 měsíci
The Polynesian Panther Party was founded in Auckland by six young Pacific Islanders: Paul Dapp, Will ’Ilolahia, Vaughan Sanft, Fred Schmidt, Nooroa Teavae and Eddie Williams. The group included Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders, and a few Māori. Many were university students. Their headquarters were in Ponsonby, then the heart of the Auckland Pacific Island community. The Polynesian Panthers’ in...
Once Were Warriors: Where are they Now? REUNION
zhlédnutí 1,1MPřed rokem
ONCE WERE WARRIORS made international stars out of its lead performers Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen and Cliff Curtis, and catapulted director Lee Tamahori into Hollywood. Some of the cast and crew have remained working in film and television while others opted out of the business. The documentary's director and original cast member, Julian Arahanga (he plays eldest son Nig Heke in the film), set...
Crooked Earth (2001) FHD
zhlédnutí 249KPřed rokem
Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of the Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers role, so it is taken more willingly by his younger brother, Kahu. Kahu is the leader of a band of drug dealers and trouble-makers who ride horses through the middle of town, wrecking peoples gardens. U...
The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) 4K
zhlédnutí 953KPřed rokem
This is a remake version based on the story and film "Johnny Lingo" (1969) by Patricia McGerr. A Fifth Wave adaptation of Johnny Lingo. On a tropical island, an orphan boy named Tama is "cursed" by his tribe and finds comfort in fellow outcast: Mahana, a fiesty girl shunned for her ragged appearance. When Tama sails off in search of a new life, he promises a tearful Mahana to return for her som...
Holiday Makers - Sweet Lovers (Restored) 4K
zhlédnutí 47KPřed rokem
Holidaymakers was a New Zealand musical group from Wellington. The band scored two top ten hits in New Zealand in 1988, including the number-one single "Sweet Lovers", a cover of the Bill Withers song "We Could Be Sweet Lovers". The song spent six weeks at #1 in summer 1988 and was the highest-selling single in New Zealand in 1988. The follow-up single, "Waiting in the Sunshine", reached #6 in ...
Sons for The Return Home (1979) FHD
zhlédnutí 43KPřed rokem
Age Restriction. Novel by Albert Wendt. Samoan-born Albert Wendt was working as a teacher in Samoa when he wrote the autobiographical Sons for the Return Home, first published in 1973. Sons For The Return Home is the story of a cross-racial romance between a Samoan student at Auckland University, the son of migrant parents, and the daughter of a wealthy palagi family. Friends and family are not...
Flying Fox In A Freedom Tree (1989) FHD
zhlédnutí 113KPřed rokem
Novel by Albert Wendt. Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social, and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his cl...
New Zealand's Deadliest Gangs (2024) FHD
zhlédnutí 195KPřed rokem
This video is age restricted. Viewers must be at least 18 years old to watch this video. The Mongrel Mob and Black Power are the two biggest patched street gangs and have been enemies since their inception. After decades of bloody war, New Zealand's two deadliest organized gangs. The Mongrel Mob and Black Power - are joining forces to tackle a mutual threat. New Zealand is a top destination for...
Samoan Couple's JOURNEY To New Zealand (1983)
zhlédnutí 150KPřed rokem
The western part of Samoa has been independent of New Zealand since 1962, but a strong chain of emigration to New Zealand continues to tie the two countries together. This film follows a young Samoan family over a period of some weeks before they join the migrant exodus. The young couple experience the tensions of separation from their closely knit families. There is a serious conflict between ...
South-Auckland's FIRST Serial Rapist - Joseph Thompson
zhlédnutí 84KPřed rokem
On 31 July, Joe Thompson became New Zealand’s first convicted serial rapist, pleading guilty to all 129 charges spanning over a decade. This is the largest number of guilty pleas in any Commonwealth country. Thompson received 30 years’ imprisonment. In the late 1980s, Auckland was considered a safe place and somewhere to raise a family. Parents were comfortable leaving their young teens home al...
Le Nifoloa - Samoan Lover (Official Music Video) 4K
zhlédnutí 187KPřed rokem
Le Nifoloa - Samoan Lover (Official Music Video) 4K
Tofiga Is Back With Another Funny Choker (2024)
zhlédnutí 564KPřed rokem
Tofiga Is Back With Another Funny Choker (2024)
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Joe Joyce (2022) FHD
zhlédnutí 1,1MPřed rokem
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Joe Joyce (2022) FHD
FULL FIGHT | Junior Fa V Lucas Browne (2022)
zhlédnutí 225KPřed 2 lety
FULL FIGHT | Junior Fa V Lucas Browne (2022)
Misiluki Su'a - Ku Ten Ta (Official Music Video)
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 2 lety
Misiluki Su'a - Ku Ten Ta (Official Music Video)
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Andy Ruiz Jr. (2016) 4K
zhlédnutí 404KPřed 2 lety
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Andy Ruiz Jr. (2016) 4K
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Carlos Takam (2016) 4K
zhlédnutí 956KPřed 2 lety
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Carlos Takam (2016) 4K
Le La Oso Band - Toe Sa'afiafiga | Remastered
zhlédnutí 65KPřed 2 lety
Le La Oso Band - Toe Sa'afiafiga | Remastered
David Lomas - German/Samoa Descent Search For Ethnic Roots!
zhlédnutí 259KPřed 3 lety
David Lomas - German/Samoa Descent Search For Ethnic Roots!
David Lomas - Māori/Samoan search for father she never Met
zhlédnutí 496KPřed 3 lety
David Lomas - Māori/Samoan search for father she never Met
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Dereck Chisora (2021) FHD
zhlédnutí 889KPřed 3 lety
FULL FIGHT | Joseph Parker V Dereck Chisora (2021) FHD
Arranged Marriage - Tongan Princess Virginia & Lopeti
zhlédnutí 504KPřed 3 lety
Arranged Marriage - Tongan Princess Virginia & Lopeti
Ben Lummis - They Can't Take That Away (2004) 4K
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 3 lety
Ben Lummis - They Can't Take That Away (2004) 4K
Moana (1926) A 90 Year Old Film Restored & With Sound FHD
zhlédnutí 2MPřed 3 lety
Moana (1926) A 90 Year Old Film Restored & With Sound FHD
A Father Meets Killer Face-2-Face Who Killed His Son
zhlédnutí 2,3MPřed 3 lety
A Father Meets Killer Face-2-Face Who Killed His Son

Komentáře

  • @KifangaValele-tp4wx
    @KifangaValele-tp4wx Před 8 hodinami

    Oh man he's getting old I use to watch him all the time with my grandpa and grandma and my uncle man I hope they are good ❤

  • @KOLLATera-cz9pi
    @KOLLATera-cz9pi Před 11 hodinami

    Am seeing it for than 100 times extraordinary stories🙏☝️

  • @KOLLATera-cz9pi
    @KOLLATera-cz9pi Před 11 hodinami

    I really love this remarkable films awesome performance 💙❤️☝️

  • @vienna0810
    @vienna0810 Před 18 hodinami

    Zhang beat joyce, joyce beat parker but parker beat zhang. Boxing is strange 😂

  • @babylelus6581
    @babylelus6581 Před 18 hodinami

    Why is he still ALIVE 🤬

  • @victoriaongolea150

    Dark and boring with no meaning wasted my time watching it

  • @risetopowerrealtyllc4813

    prime juggernaut work

  • @thomasdalton2404
    @thomasdalton2404 Před dnem

    The movie was far better than the Book. What's that dick heads name?. The Author of the Book is Ashamed of his Maori Side.

  • @NicanorRuedas
    @NicanorRuedas Před dnem

    A very very nice movie.

    • @T.20HOOD
      @T.20HOOD Před 14 hodinami

      wow the best move ever cryd frst tme wachd t

  • @CouplesLite
    @CouplesLite Před 2 dny

    I appreciate this, Being a teenager in the 90s was a bittersweet experience with all the small local gang activity. Salute for keeping this archived.

  • @SoloPilot6
    @SoloPilot6 Před 2 dny

    One of the most important scenes in the original was completely ruined by poor direction. In the original, Johnny gave much weight to the price: ". . .but not enough, for Mahana." In this film, he whines like a 12-year-old.

  • @desmondmanderson4977

    Wow this movie lovely

  • @mausmovement
    @mausmovement Před 2 dny

    I definitely feel the connection to my land❤ Fagali'i, Tutuila American Samoa❤

  • @mowgliNBeauti1
    @mowgliNBeauti1 Před 2 dny

    Really good hearted full movie, Loved a lot!

  • @HellenMumba-fk4nx
    @HellenMumba-fk4nx Před 2 dny

    What a beautiful movie it is so teaching

  • @loaneenheimuli9199
    @loaneenheimuli9199 Před 3 dny

    Sounds like your mom was a hoe

  • @e-sinavcocker5350
    @e-sinavcocker5350 Před 4 dny

    😅. You are my kind of princess never stop being you ❤

  • @olivedrabgarage6243

    Amazing movie and an amazing documentary. Thank you for bringing both to the world. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻...from your brother across the pond in Oz. 🇦🇺🇳🇿

  • @gustavleaana8405
    @gustavleaana8405 Před 5 dny

    Malo uso le pes manaia le musika👏👏👏👏💝💝💝💖💖💖💗💓💞💯💯💯

  • @saviourmkpong5562
    @saviourmkpong5562 Před 5 dny

    This is exactly what keeps me single till date how much I wish am rich like Johnny i will have traveled the hold world in search of her😢

  • @Elriuhilu
    @Elriuhilu Před 6 dny

    Julian Arahanga also played Apoc in The Matrix

  • @Urbanvik1ng
    @Urbanvik1ng Před 6 dny

    The sequel was ok aswel

  • @Urbanvik1ng
    @Urbanvik1ng Před 6 dny

    Uncle fucking bullyyyyy

  • @lositoilolo3949
    @lositoilolo3949 Před 6 dny

    Still the jam in 2024.

  • @NZCope
    @NZCope Před 6 dny

    youtube.com/@twano2am?si=BHOlfuD-SlJ5w9FQ @Twano2am S/O to you Homie Much Respect 💯 been watching your NZ Movie Reactions on your channel & thought ill share this wit you to add to your / Movie recations/ (Once Were warriors Reunion.) Chur Keep On keeping On bruv 🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽

  • @user-py7gl9fh4w
    @user-py7gl9fh4w Před 7 dny

    I'm samoan born and raise in new Zealand my parents arrive in Aotearoa in 1971 wth two older brother age 3 and 4 . Me my two sisters born in auckland. Now i leave in UK wth my wife 4 kids .

  • @ilovlucky
    @ilovlucky Před 7 dny

    this movie was beautiful 🥲

  • @d.g.rohrig4063
    @d.g.rohrig4063 Před 8 dny

    Brilliant film, thank you.

  • @d.g.rohrig4063
    @d.g.rohrig4063 Před 8 dny

    Beautiful story,thank you!

  • @d.g.rohrig4063
    @d.g.rohrig4063 Před 8 dny

    That was swell, thank you!

  • @PhysicsWithBen
    @PhysicsWithBen Před 8 dny

    In your life time, NEVER EVER LOOK DOWN 👎 ON PEOPLE, you will surely LOOK UP TO THEM IN SHAME SOMEDAY. I LOVE THIS MOVIE

  • @trylaughing7973
    @trylaughing7973 Před 8 dny

    Parker took a knee in the 2nd that weren’t no slip

  • @davidmcginnis16
    @davidmcginnis16 Před 9 dny

    Rena 💯 deserved the award performance was so damn good

  • @RosannahTahiapa
    @RosannahTahiapa Před 9 dny

    Can't stop crying after watching this movie😢.

  • @BIGDAVE5352
    @BIGDAVE5352 Před 9 dny

    Jake the Muss is the ultimate king of Domestic Violence! Jake beat his old lady like a pro!

  • @Kiwi_NZ610
    @Kiwi_NZ610 Před 9 dny

    Good music in this movie

  • @bens-bs4ng
    @bens-bs4ng Před 10 dny

    What an incredible film ❤

  • @stevensmith8876
    @stevensmith8876 Před 10 dny

    Cliff was the only decent performance in that movie. No one else could really act, Temura Morrison included. Good movie though.

  • @craniumgreen6871
    @craniumgreen6871 Před 10 dny

    i love love love this movie.. made me smile

  • @jordengladue4803
    @jordengladue4803 Před 10 dny

    Watched this the first time young indigenous kid in Canada.. talking to my older cousins, comparing that life to the life we were living and how similar it was ❤ always love this movie

    • @rodniegsm1575
      @rodniegsm1575 Před 7 dny

      I wonder tge impact this movie had on Maori societies!

  • @Faalakanumba1
    @Faalakanumba1 Před 10 dny

    We in the middle of 2024 to 2025 and this hit can’t run away from all my real famahs. If you know what I’m saying then be proud of your self. Kaimi o le usu mai a o pese a kama I luga o ma’umaga ae echo solo I Kokogu o le gu’u, e pei o sipika a le ko3a’iga o pili 😂

  • @Avatar24-bb8cu
    @Avatar24-bb8cu Před 10 dny

    They came with the bible to destabilize our spiritual belief system in order to replace it with Christianity and control us.. Christianity is a spiritual governance of moral.Why did the pakeha come to Polynesia and impose their Jesus upon our gods whom were already our guides in life...

  • @DBCHeavyweightBoxing
    @DBCHeavyweightBoxing Před 10 dny

    Both fighters have a CV longer than the list of guitarists Whitesnake have had! Can Joce beat Chisora as I assessed?

  • @DBCHeavyweightBoxing
    @DBCHeavyweightBoxing Před 10 dny

    Brutal fight! Can Joyve beat Chiosora as I assessed?

  • @centpushups
    @centpushups Před 10 dny

    That fathers speech gets me every time.

  • @Kintabl
    @Kintabl Před 11 dny

    Such a brutal, but great movie.

  • @kylesoler4139
    @kylesoler4139 Před 12 dny

    POV It's 1988 and you and your missus just found out that your brand new Mitsubishi V3000's front seats fold down to make a makeshift bed.

  • @JordaniBwaraht
    @JordaniBwaraht Před 12 dny

    🇳🇨🇳🇨🌴always welcome family

  • @The_Blu_Oni
    @The_Blu_Oni Před 12 dny

    🤣👍

  • @samanderson6194
    @samanderson6194 Před 12 dny

    The first guy is MENO 😂