Dread

Dread

"I aroha to them. It was not their fault that they had strayed because of the conditioning. Colonisation."

July 26, 1996 44m Released

Storyline

An East Coast community in Ruatōria, New Zealand attempts to live in autarchy according to the tenets of their movement. Bob Marley, a prophet of our electronic age, is the soundtrack to the everyday lives of these Māori who feel closer to their own roots by observing a blend of Afro-Carribean Rastafarianism and the Ringatū faith. Merata Mita's camera respectfully portrays this singular cultural dialogue. The outsider cultures of Jamaicans, Ethiopians and Māori have come together, vibrating to a common cosmic chord. They find an underground brotherhood, across continents and seas.

Key Information

Director Merata Mita
Writers Merata Mita, Kathy Sunderland
Studio Ora digital
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Te Hoko Whitu

Self

Derek Fox

Reporter

Io

Self

King Glory

Self

Tigi Ness

Self

Mahuta Tuhura

Self

H.I.M Jah

Self

Power of the Trinity

Self

Stryker Jones

Self

Atareta Poananga

Self

Nanny Gaga

Self

Te Kupu

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Dread was released on July 26, 1996.

The runtime of Dread is 44m.

Dread is a Documentary movie.

Dread is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Dread was directed by Merata Mita.

The main cast of Dread includes Te Hoko Whitu, Derek Fox, Io.

Dread is originally in English.