Dread(1996)
"I aroha to them. It was not their fault that they had strayed because of the conditioning. Colonisation."
Dread Synopsis
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.
Dread (1996) is a documentary film directed by Merata Mita, released on July 26, 1996 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Te Hoko Whitu, Derek Fox, Io and King Glory.
- Director:
- Merata Mita
- Writers:
- Merata Mita, Kathy Sunderland
- Producers:
- Richard Rautjoki
- Production:
- Ora digital, Inside New Zealand
- Status:
- Released
Dread Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Merata Mita, written by Merata Mita and Kathy Sunderland, produced by Richard Rautjoki.
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Dread – Frequently Asked Questions
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Dread (1996) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Dread?
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The main cast of Dread (1996) includes Te Hoko Whitu, Derek Fox, Io, King Glory and Tigi Ness. The film was directed by Merata Mita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dread released?
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Dread was released on July 26, 1996 and runs for 44m.