Muss-le Up.

(Above Image Courtesy of: http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltb9wpCevu1qjphj8o1_500.jpg)

'Once Were Warriors' (1994) is a powerful film based on a gripping novel by Alan Duff that has become somewhat of a personal favourite for me. The film details the lives of a family of Maori (Indigenous New Zealander) and Samoan heritage, living in  that is constantly riddled by issues regarding: culture, financial wellbeing and most importantly, (Jake) the father's long-time drinking and violent behaviour.

The movie was such a success when first released, it outgrossed the original 'Jurassic Park' movie in New Zealand cinemas.

I admire the film's powerful and often brutal visual portrayal of the novel's storyline as well as film director Lee Tamahori's ability to build his characters with such depth.

Above: Screenshot of Jake 'The Muss' Heke. (Image courtesy of: http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=305032.0;attach=346609;image)

Above: Screenshot of Nig Heke and Beth Heke. (Image courtesy of: http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltedg3qHOc1qbj6ujo1_500.jpg)

Above: Screenshot of Nig Heke (right) with Maori Bikies. (Image courtesy of: http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ludif3bvxY1r65uc6o1_500.jpg)








Peace!
Shaq.