A new intimate two-part documentary delves into the transformative journeys of three wāhine Māori as they prepare to leave prison and begin the process of rebuilding their lives, while addressing the past.
In Motuhaketanga: Wāhine Māori, Incarceration and Life Outside the Wire we follow the three wāhine at the centre of the story, Arohatonu, Tristin, and Lesley, both inside the wire, as they prepare for release and unpack the traumas that landed them there in the first place; and outside the wire as they navigate the realities of life post-prison: probation check-ins, job hunting, broken trust, child reunifications, and quiet moments of doubt and pride.
Producer/Director Kathleen Mantel, of Black Iris Productions says the documentary is a testament to the strength and resilience of wāhine Māori.
Motuhaketanga is available to stream on MĀORI+.
Photo: DAMIEN NIKORA
