Brotherhood and Ngatahi: Know the Links - Double feature
Brotherhood - Australia/Colombia, dir. Laura Mora, 2006 – 18min
Shot on location in Melbourne’s housing commission flats in striking black and white, Brotherhood is the story of Syed and Ali, two Australian brothers of Middle Eastern background. Syed, passionate about music and street poetry, finds himself forced to take on the pain of those around him – his mum’s suffering, his community’s problems and Ali’s heroin addiction.
English
Ngatahi - New Zealand, dir. Dean Hapeta, 2003 – 80min
In this vibrant “rapumentary”, New Zealand musician Dean Hapata explores how hip-hop has been embraced by indigenous and marginalised people worldwide as a means of communicating their stories and struggles. From Jamaica, Cuba and Colombia to Australia and Hawaii, Ngatahi is testament to the universal power of music. Streetwise philosophy set to a hip-hop beat!
Spanish (with English subtitles), English - Official Selection Sundance Film Festival