“I AM” is my response to Ava DuVernay’s film ORIGIN. It is about the reclamation, reconciliation and reconnection to our identity, our language and the origins of who we are and where we come from. By knowing who we are, we are then able to know where we are going. This is how we unlock our greatest power. I AM is taking back the power and giving it back to the people.
Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho, ko tōku reo toku māpihi maurea.
My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul.
Video Concept by Stan Walker
Co-Directed by Stan Walker & Shae Sterling
Assistant Producer / Lighting - Aimee Sinclair
Main Camera - Shae Sterling
Second Camera - Abe Mora
Photography - Damien Nikora
Editing by Stan Walker & Shae Sterling
Styled by Stan Walker
Clothing by Kiri Nathan and Noa Blanket Co
Locations - Te Puia, Te Pā Tū, Waitomo Caves, Kaiate Falls, Mount Maunganui, Tongariro National Park
Written by Stan Walker, Vince Harder, Michael Fatkin, Te Kanapu Anasta
Produced by Michael Fatkin
Vocal Engineer - Matt Sadgrove
Background Vocals - Ria Hall, Teowai Webster, Aukaha Kakah, Trojahn Tuna, Te Kahuirangi Wepiha, Sarah Hanita-Paki, Tawaroa Kawana, Te Kanapu Anasta, Vince Harder, Matt Sadgrove, Eugene Temara, Nathan Soloman
Supported by NZ On Air Music @NZONAIR
Supported by APRA Aotearoa, Creative NZ and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.
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