STAN WALKER

POI E: THE STORY OF OUR SONG (2016)
Starring Dalvanius Prime, Ngoi Pēwhairangi, The Pātea Māori Club, Taika Waititi, Stan Walker and The Topp Twins. Directed by Tearepa Kahi.

‘Poi E’, a simple song with a catchy beat released 32 years ago, has become New Zealand’s unofficial national anthem. With humour, energy and emotion, the movie 'Poi E' is the story of how that iconic song gave pride to generations of New Zealanders. From Taika Waititi giving Stan Walker his quirky take on life in the 1980s to Patea Maori Club members’ straight-talking and funny memories of the song’s visionary originator Dalvanius Prime, director Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) captures a unique story that taps into the heart of the nation.

MT ZION (2013)
Starring Stan Walker and Temuera Morrison. Directed by Tearepa Kahi.

Turei’s family are hard-working potato farm workers in rural New Zealand. A talented musician, Turei dreams of his band being the support act for Bob Marley’s 1979 tour. But it’s a dream that challenges the traditions and values of his upbringing and will set him at odds with his family - particularly his father, a true man of the land. It is written and directed by Tearepa Kahi, who drew inspiration for the story from his own family background.