Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara

Two brothers attempt to storm the world of thrash metal with the Māori language, despite the fact they’re both still teenagers.
New Zealand Production
Feature 2024 Documentary 97.00 minutes
AW Capture
Two brothers attempt to storm the world of thrash metal with the Māori language, despite the fact they’re both still teenagers.
2024: Tribeca Festival - Viewpoints
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival
SXSW Sydney
2025: See the Sound Cologne
Présence Autochtone Montreal International First People’s Festival

Directors

Kent Belcher

Producers

Nigel McCulloch

Screenplay Writers

Nigel McCulloch

Executive Producers

Kelly Rogers
Kevin Gordon
Jarrod Holt
Ryan Hutchings
Nigel McCulloch

Cast

Henry De Jong
Self
Lewis De Jong
Self
Ethan Trembath
Self
Turanga Morgan-Edmonds
Self
Niel De Jong
Self
Jette De Jong
Self

Crew

Kent Belcher | Cinematographer
Sacha Campbell | Editor
Nigel McCulloch | Writer

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