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Whale rider [videorecording] / a Newmarket Films release ; South Pacific Pictures, ApolloMedia, Pandora Film present ; in association with the New Zealand Film Production Fund, the New Zealand Film ... Read More

Barnett, John, 1945-(film producer.). Caro, Niki, 1967-(film director,, screenwriter.). Castle-Hughes, Keisha, 1990-(actor.). Coulson, David, 1955-(editor of moving image work.). Curtis, Cliff, 1968-(actor.). ... Read More
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis. (Cast).

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Alleghany Public Library DVD (Text) 30664100095220 Adult Video Available -
Ashe County Public Library DVD WHA (Text) 50503010793000 Adult Video Available -
Avery County Morrison Public Library DVD Drama WHA (Text) 31111003032743 Adult Fiction Available -
Bethlehem Branch DVD 09-093 Whale (Text) 34269001026013 Adult Video Available -
Columbus Library DVD DRAMA WHA (Text) 31250200065173 Adult Video Fiction Available -
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Enka-Candler Library FF 43077 DVD (Text) 0020511015784 Adult Video Available -
Forsyth Central DVD DRAMA RATING PG13 (Text) 0112521333945 Adult Video Fiction Available -
George H. & Laura E. Brown Library DVD Drama Wha (Text) 30308101296433 Adult Video Available -
Graham County Library DVD WHA (Text) 80605001406395 Adult Video Fiction Checked out 04/29/2025
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  • ISBN: 1404943714
  • ISBN: 1404943722
  • ISBN: 9781404943711
  • ISBN: 9781404943728
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 101 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Special edition
  • Publisher: Culver City, California : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2003]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera.
Special features: theatrical trailer, TV spots, behind-the-scenes featurette, filmmaker's ... Read More
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Leon Narbey ; editor, David Coulson ; music, Lisa Gerrard ; costume designer, Kirsty Cameron ; production designer, Grant Major.
Participant or Performer Note:
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis.
Summary, etc.:
The Whangara Māori people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, ... Read More
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13, parents strongly cautioned for brief language and a momentary drug reference.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby surround 2.0.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned; soundtrack in English with optional English and Spanish subtitles.
Awards Note:
BAFTA Awards, 2003: Best Feature Film.
San Francisco International Film Festival, 2003: Audience Award Best - Narrative Feature (Niki Caro).

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Subject: Ihimaera, Witi, 1944- > Film adaptations.
Chiefdoms > New Zealand > Whangara > Drama.
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Whales > Drama.
Genre: Feature films.
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