Our People Our Century - Being Kiwi

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Our People Our Century - Being Kiwi

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This episode of the six-part Our People, Our Century series explores the mix of cultures that Aotearoa-New Zealand has become. In these excerpts, a Chinese Kiwi family speaks of the racism they experienced, from the poll tax of the 1890s to their relative isolation — despite living in downtown Wellington. Artist Trevor Moffitt describes his father's “heavy silent disapproval” at his artwork; Moffitt went on receive acclaim for paintings that explore themes of New Zealand identity. Finally, mi...

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Video

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2000

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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/our-people-our-century-being-kiwi-2000

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