Whetū Mārama – Bright Star

  • Screening Dates: 30th June, 6pm  //  7th July, 8pm
  • Starring: Sir Hekenukumai "Hek" Busby,
  • Directed by: Aileen O'Sullivan, Toby Mills
  • Running time: 90 mins
  • Rating: M
Synopsis:
DOCUMENTARY: 
Whangarei Film Society presents it’s MATARIKI Film event with co-director and producer Aileen O’Sullivan attending the 6pm screening on Thursday 30 June, followed by a Q&A session. 

Sir Hekenukumai “Hek” Busby sets about reclaiming the Māori art of sailing the vast Pacific by navigating by the stars. His hope is to inspire the next generation of New Zealanders to reignite their wayfinding DNA.