Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

Celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering Maori filmmaker Merata Mita, this documentary takes a deeply personal and intimate look at her journey to decolonize the screens of New Zealand and beyond. Through her groundbreaking work, Merata broke barriers of race, class, and gender, becoming the first Indigenous woman to write and direct a feature film. Her fearless approach to her art and activism made her a powerful voice for her people and a force to be reckoned with. This film, directed by Merata's youngest son Hepi, offers a unique perspective on his mother's life, capturing her spirit and drive through her own words and those of her loved ones.

Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen was released in theaters on January 28, 2019.

Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen was released for streaming on May 12, 2019.