Being Turi
An interview-based documentary series that explores and illuminates the world of Turi-Deaf Maori in the current day. Over the course of five episodes, the fifteen interviewees from across Ngati Turi discuss their experiences, struggles and triumphs.
Overview
An interview-based documentary series that explores and illuminates the world of Turi-Deaf Maori in the current day. Over the course of five episodes, the fifteen interviewees from across Ngati Turi discuss their experiences, struggles and triumphs.
Jared Flitcroft
Creator / EP
Corey Le Vaillant
Producer
Episodes
1. Wahanga - Education
Tangata Turi discuss their experiences within Aotearoa's education system, and the establishment and development of Ruaumoko Marae, founded as the Turi community's own marae.
2. Nga Kaiwhakawhiti Reo - Intepreters
Waitangi Day is the backdrop to a discussion about the urgent need for trilingual interpreters: those who can translate between NZSL, Te Reo Maori and English.
3. Wahine
Wahine Turi Maori discuss their lives in connection to Ngati Turi and Te Ao Maori more broadly, their roles both assigned and chosen, and their hopes and goals for the future.
Cast & Crew
Jared Flitcroft
Jared Flitcroft
Cha'nel Kaa-Luke
Cha'nel Kaa-Luke
Milton Reedy
Milton Reedy
Stephanie Awheto
Stephanie Awheto
Whiti Ronaki
Whiti Ronaki
Cruze Kapa
Cruze Kapa
