MO TE IWI – Carving for the People
Synopsis
An intimate journey through the life and work of master carver Rangi Hetet and a celebration of his lifelong devotion to the traditions of Māori carving and Māori art.
- Director
- Robin Greenberg
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- New Zealand
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