Through the story of Aroha, daughter of a Maori chieftan, we see how the Maori people of New Zealand are integrating their ancient tribal customs with the ways of their non-Maori neighbours and progressing toward a fuller equality as citizens of New Zealand. Aroha, a student of Wellington University, is able to bring her people to a greater acceptance of the non-Maori’s ways when her father is brought back to health in a modern hospital. Depicts Maori customs and concludes with tribal dances. No other credits available.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000534
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → New Zealand - Race relations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)