Dread
Jul 26, 1996 · 44m
Director
Merata MitaOverview
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.
Cast of Dread
Crew of Dread
Merata MitaDirector, Writer
Richard RautjokiEditor, Producer- Geoff StevenExecutive Producer
- Eruera MitaResearcher, Sound Assistant
- Eruera MitaAssistant Camera
- Rafer RautjokiMusic Arranger
- Rewa HarreCamera Operator
- Fred RenataCamera Operator
- Terry WilliamsSound, Sound Recordist
- Rhys RautjokiResearcher
- Derek FoxPresenter
- Wayne SmithSound Mixer
- Dick ReadeSound Recordist
- Paul HamiltonOnline Editor
- Kathy SunderlandSeries Composition
About Dread
What is Dread about?
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…
When was Dread released?
Dread was released on July 26, 1996.
How long is Dread?
Dread runs 44 minutes.
Who directed Dread?
Dread was directed by Merata Mita.
Who is in the cast of Dread?
The cast of Dread includes Te Hoko Whitu (Self), Derek Fox (Reporter), Io (Self), King Glory (Self) and Tigi Ness (Self).