About this movie
Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song “Poi E”, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional Māori music. “Poi E”, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and performed by the Patea Māori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo Māori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.
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Quick facts
Year
2016
Runtime
1h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
2
Genre
Music, Documentary
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Language
EN
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Questions about Poi E: The Story of Our Song
How long is Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song was directed by Tearepa Kahi and released in 2016.
What genre is Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song is a Music, Documentary film (2016).
Who stars in Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
The cast of Poi E: The Story of Our Song includes Dalvanius Prime, Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi, Pātea Māori Club, Barletta Prime, Maaka Pohatu.
What is the TMDB rating for Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes.
