Behind the brush. Series 1, Episode 3

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They are some of the most fascinating characters of our history, yet few know who they are. These are the stories of Māori painted by the artist Gottfried Lindauer. Over seven episodes, the personal stories of the twenty-one tūpuna are presented with startling honesty by their descendants. - Ski-ing with sharks, the heroism of a gentle lady, and the rise of King Tāwhiao unveil a world of escapede and multiple lovers. The paintings in this episode are the portraits of Hakopa Te Ata o Tu, Huria Matenga & Kingi Tāwhiao.

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26 minutes

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Alexander Street

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