Whale Rider Screening Supports Expressions

Expressions Arts and Entertainment Trust, in conjunction with Orongomai Marae and the Light House cinema, are hosting a special screening of the acclaimed New Zealand film ‘The Whale Rider’ on Thursday night.

Organisers are working with the film’s producers to secure special guests for the occasion.

"We’ve planned this screening so we can stimulate ideas of how a home grown film, such as ‘The Whale Rider’, can act as a catalyst for a range of community activities," said Nicola Meek, Chair of Expressions Arts and Entertainment Trust. "The film illustrates ideas about our history, stories about who we are and where we come from as well as the craft of film making. Expressions can host a range of activities such as story-telling workshops and displays about the heritage of the people who make up our community."

The night promises to be a dazzling black tie occasion with supper and wine and guests from the movie. The Rev Tamati Kaiwai, who comes from Whangara where ‘The Whale Rider’ was filmed, will introduce the background of the movie.

Funds raised by the evening will be used by the Trust to support programmes and activities for the new Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre.

The Centre is nearing completion with the fitout scheduled for late autumn. Watch for more details of the spring opening and check out the Expressions website.

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