‘Mārama’ Director Details His ‘Rebellious’ Māori Ancestors, Whose Dancing and Tattoos Protested Colonization and Inspired His Revenge Tale
'Mārama' director Taratoa Stappard reveals how his rebellious ancestors inspired his new horror movie about colonization.
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Home Film News Jun 25, 2026 7:33pm PT ‘Mārama’ Director Details His ‘Rebellious’ Māori Ancestors, Whose Dancing and Tattoos Protested Colonization and Inspired His Revenge Tale By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest HorrorHound Launches Genre Streaming Service; Festival Hit ‘The Babysitter Murders: Timing’s Off’ Among First Titles (EXCLUSIVE) 7 hours ago Taylor Swift Wedding: Police Confirm They’ve Been Warned About Influx of Fans for Travis Kelce Nuptials at Madison Square Garden 10 hours ago How ‘American Dollhouse’ Breaks Down Modern Anxieties and Evokes Classic Slashers With the Help of a Bloodthirsty Nosy Neighbor 2 days ago See All Courtesy Everett Collection Writer-director Taratoa Stappard is an artist who tells stories of his lineage, and his latest film,…
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