It was a genuine anthem of the times, and now the story of the 1984 song, Poi E, is being turned into a movie. Staring Maaka Pohatu as Dalvanius Prime, 'POI E: 'The Story Behind Our Song' tells of the ground-breaking fusion between 1980s pop and traditional Maori music, performed by the Patea Maori Club. Jim Mora talks to writer/director Teareta Kahi.
Show status: Live now: Friday 11 April
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