Movie

Poi E: The Story of Our Song

★ 7.5(2)20161h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Tearepa Kahi
Release date: 2016-08-04
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Pātea Film Collective

Poi E: The Story of Our Song — trailer

About Poi E: The Story of Our Song

Poi E: The Story of Our Song is a 2016 movie in the Music and Documentary genres, directed by Tearepa Kahi, starring Dalvanius Prime, Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and Pātea Māori Club. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Poi E: The Story of Our Song in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song “Poi E”, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional Māori music. “Poi E”, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and performed by the Patea Māori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo Māori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.

Cast

Dalvanius Prime

Self (archive footage)

Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi

Self (archive footage)

Pātea Māori Club

Self

Barletta Prime

Self

Maaka Pohatu

Dalvanius Prime

Taika Waititi

Self

Stan Walker

Self

Lynda Topp

Self

Jools Topp

Self

Don McGlashan

Self

Moana Maniapoto

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Poi E: The Story of Our Song in South Africa?+

Poi E: The Story of Our Song is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Poi E: The Story of Our Song on Netflix?+

Poi E: The Story of Our Song is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Poi E: The Story of Our Song?+

Poi E: The Story of Our Song has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Poi E: The Story of Our Song?+

Poi E: The Story of Our Song stars Dalvanius Prime, Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi, Pātea Māori Club, Barletta Prime and Maaka Pohatu.

When did Poi E: The Story of Our Song come out?+

Poi E: The Story of Our Song is a 2016 movie directed by Tearepa Kahi.

What genre is Poi E: The Story of Our Song?+

Poi E: The Story of Our Song is Music and Documentary film.

Who directed Poi E: The Story of Our Song?+

Poi E: The Story of Our Song was directed by Tearepa Kahi.