The Feathers of Peace
“Moriori – a true story”
Synopsis
This remarkable film traces the final impact which both races had on the indigenous Moriori of the Chatham Islands. Moriori were a peaceful people who vowed never to take up arms against another human being. They were capable of defeating the invaders, but chose not to. Drawing inspiration from Michael King's seminal book Moriori, The Feathers of Peace brings the truth about what happened on the Chathams to an even wider audience. To do that, the film uses modern television news techniques and dramatized documentary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Barclay
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Barclay
- Original Title
- The Feathers of Peace
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- He Taonga Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Barclay
Barry Barclay
Bella Erikson
Ruth Kaupua, Don Selwyn
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Barry Barclay
Director
Barry Barclay
Writer
Ruth Kaupua
Producer
Bella Erikson
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What is The Feathers of Peace about?
This remarkable film traces the final impact which both races had on the indigenous Moriori of the Chatham Islands. Moriori were a peaceful people who vowed never to take up arms against another human being. They were capable of defeating the invaders, but chose not to. Drawing inspiration from Michael King's seminal book Moriori, The Feathers of Peace brings the truth about what happened on the Chathams to an even wider audience. To do that, the film uses modern television news techniques and dramatized documentary.
Who directed The Feathers of Peace?
The Feathers of Peace was directed by Barry Barclay.
Who stars in The Feathers of Peace?
The principal cast of The Feathers of Peace includes Sonny Kirikiri, Calvin Tuteao, John Callen, Michael Lawrence.
When was The Feathers of Peace released and how long is it?
The Feathers of Peace was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.