
28 Dec 1954

Animal Farm
Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.

From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.
1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.

Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Simeon Mahana

Ramona Mahana

Rupeni Poata

Joshua Mahana

Huria Mahana
Gloria Mahana
Hope Mahana
Faith Mahana

Pani

Miriam Mahana

Mohi

Aunt Saphora

Aunt Ruth
Poppy Poata

Caesar Poata

Maatiu

Dr. Gillespie
Pupil

Judge Hughes

28 Dec 1954

Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.

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This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC's Experiment in Television.