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Impact Shorts (18+) Saturday 21 March, 10:00 am, The Civic Theatre This collection of short films spans a diverse range of life stories filled with beauty and tragedy. Recommended for mature audiences, this screening contains depictions of sexual and physical violence. 18 +
Die Like A Shark (Me Mate Ururoa) Year: 2019 Director: Nick Epstein Duration: 15 minutes Language: English Nation: Ngāti Porou
DAY FOUR
An ageing fighter’s life falls apart as he refuses to face the end of his oncebright career.
My Name is Mudju
Nancy From Now On
Year: 2018 Director: Chantelle Murray Duration: 14 minutes Language: English Nation: Bardi
Year: 2019 Director: Keely Meechan Duration: 19 minutes Language: English Nation: Aotearoa
Mudju’s daughter has been stolen, but Mudju will not submit - not to repeated violence or to the loss of her child visiting the mission each night for over 10 years. Mudju, a mother’s love will conquer all.
Nancy From Now On is a coming-ofage film about a young Māori boy with a burning desire to become a Drag Queen.