Maori Boy Genius

Synopsis

A charismatic, six-foot-five teen is a university graduate by 13; attends Yale at 16; and is an excellent dancer and traditional storyteller to boot. Ngaa Rauuira Pumanawawhiti has a big future ahead of him with people imaging that he will become Prime Minister some day and yet this documentary also shows a down-to-earth boy who – like all teenagers – just wants to hang out with his mates.

Director Biography

Pietra is a New Zealand documentary director and producer, best known for the film The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins. Brettkelly was a journalist before becoming a film maker. Brettkelly is a mentor for Women in Film and Television NZ.