Describes some of the problems of adjustment that the Maori and Polynesian islanders have, as they try to integrate into the European society of New Zealand, but still retain their tribal identity.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002000
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnicity
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people) - Ethnic identity
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Polynesians
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnicity
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → New Zealand - Race relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → New Zealand - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Race discrimination
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)