When was Merata Mita born?

Merata Mita was born on June 19, 1942.

Where was Merata Mita born?

Merata Mita was born in Maketu, New Zealand.

What is Merata Mita known for?

Merata Mita is known for their work in Directing.

Born

Jun 19, 1942Died: May 31, 2010

Lived 67 years

Place of Birth

Maketu, New Zealand

Known For

Directing

Gender

Female

Career Highlights

Movies

TV Shows

Directed

IMDb Profile

Merata Mita

Directing

Biography

Merata Mita, CNZM was a New Zealand actress and filmmaker, as well as a key figure in the growth of the Māori screen industry. Mita was from the Māori tribes of Ngāti Pikiao and Ngāi Te Rangi.

Career Highlights

Merata Mita

Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema

Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer

Kaleidoscope

Utu

Making Utu

Kinleith '80