Behind the brush. Series 1, Episode 5

Description

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. - The boy survivor, the Maniapoto giant and the assassin who became lord of the estate leave a remarkable legacy. The paintings in this episode are the portraits of Ihaka Whaanga, Wahanui Te Huatare & Tāmati Pirimona Marino.

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9 minutes

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Alexander Street

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