Whale rider
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lions Gate Films, [2011].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Copies
Volume | Location | Call Number | Status |
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Union Co PL - Liberty - GDVD | GDVD Wha | On Shelf | |
DVD | Jefferson Co PL - Madison Main Branch - DVD | DVD WHAL | On Shelf |
DVD | North Webster Comm. PL - North Webster - DVDs | DVD WHA Adult | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Chiefdoms -- New Zealand -- Whangarei -- Drama.
Feature films -- New Zealand.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Foreign films -- New Zealand.
Grandparent and child -- New Zealand -- Whangarei -- Drama.
Ihimaera, Witi, -- 1944- -- Film adaptations.
Ihimaera, Witi, -- 1944- -- Television adaptations.
Whales -- Drama.
Feature films -- New Zealand.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Foreign films -- New Zealand.
Grandparent and child -- New Zealand -- Whangarei -- Drama.
Ihimaera, Witi, -- 1944- -- Film adaptations.
Ihimaera, Witi, -- 1944- -- Television adaptations.
Whales -- Drama.
More Details
Published
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lions Gate Films, [2011].
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
031398145769
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
General Note
Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera.
General Note
Special features: director's commentary; "Te waka: building the canoe" featurette; deleted scenes, soundtrack showcase, art gallery, theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Leon Narbey ; editor, David Coulson ; music, Lisa Gerrard ; costume designer, Kirsty Cameron ; production designer, Grant Major.
Participants/Performers
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Grant Roa, Mana Taumaunu, Rachel House.
Description
The Whangara 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, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai shows that she possesses a natural leadership ability.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief language and a momentary drug reference.
System Details
DVD; region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation, Dolby digital 5.1 and 2.0 surround.
Language
In English with optional English and Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
BAFTA Childrens' Award, Best feature film, 2003; Sundance Film Festival, Audience award, World Cinema, Nini Caro.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Caro, N., Sanders, T. (. p., Barnett, J., Huebner, F., Ihimaera, W., Castle-Hughes, K., Paratene, R., Haughton, V., Curtis, C., Roa, G., Taumaunu, M., House, R., Narbey, L., Coulson, D., & Gerrard, L. (2011). Whale rider . Lions Gate Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Niki Caro et al.. 2011. Whale Rider. Lions Gate Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Niki Caro et al.. Whale Rider Lions Gate Films, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Caro, Niki, et al. Whale Rider Lions Gate Films, 2011.
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