Behind the brush. Series 1, Episode 6

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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. - The captive scholar, the true identity of the most famous portrait, and a bastion leader create a new future for generations. The paintings in this episode are the portraits of Renata Kawepo, Heeni Hirini, & Paora Tuhaere.

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27 minutes

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Alexander Street

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