Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016): Cast & Box Office
Poi E: The Story of Our Song is a 2016 music documentary directed by Tearepa Kahi, starring Maaka Pohatu as Dalvanius Prime, Dalvanius Prime and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $903,779 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Tearepa Kahi
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pātea Film Collective
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Poi E: The Story of Our Song About?
The premise of Poi E: The Story of Our Song without spoilers.
Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi, the film explores the creation of “Poi E,” a unique blend of 1980s pop and traditional Māori music. The story centers on musician Dalvanius Prime and the song’s origins, featuring performances by the Patea Māori Club. Composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi, “Poi E” achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the only song in the Māori language to reach number one on the charts, a milestone celebrated over 30 years after its 1984 release. Maaka Pohatu also stars in this story of cultural impact and musical innovation.
Poi E: The Story of Our Song Cast & Characters
Maaka Pohatu leads the cast as Dalvanius Prime, with Dalvanius Prime and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi. Directed by Tearepa Kahi; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tearepa Kahi
- Maaka Pohatu as Dalvanius Prime
- Dalvanius Prime as themselves
- Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi as themselves
-
Taika Waititi as themselves
Also Starring in Poi E: The Story of Our Song
· 7 more- Stan Walker Themselves
- Dame Jools Topp Themselves
- Don McGlashan Themselves
- Barletta Prime Themselves
- Pātea Māori Club Themselves
- Lynda Topp Themselves
- Moana Maniapoto Themselves
More from Tearepa Kahi
One more film directed by Tearepa Kahi: Mt. Zion.
Poi E: The Story of Our Song Box Office
Poi E: The Story of Our Song grossed $903,779 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$903.8K
- International
- $903.8K
Poi E: The Story of Our Song Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Poi E: The Story of Our Song.
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Poi E: The Story of Our Song FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Poi E: The Story of Our Song, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Poi E: The Story of Our Song released?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song was released on July 14, 2016.
Who directed Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song was directed by Tearepa Kahi.
More films by Tearepa Kahi Who is in the cast of Poi E: The Story of Our Song?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song stars Maaka Pohatu as Dalvanius Prime, Dalvanius Prime and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Poi E: The Story of Our Song make at the box office?
Poi E: The Story of Our Song grossed $903,779 worldwide.
Does Poi E: The Story of Our Song have a post-credit scene?
No. Poi E: The Story of Our Song has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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