Hīkoi — The Land March (2015) is presented by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision in partnership with Manatū Taonga and National Library. This event is one of a series of film screenings for Mana Māori Motuhake Māori Rights and Representation. The documentary Hīkoi — The Land March (2015) was produced 40 years after the Māori Land March in 1975. Under the stewardship of Dame Whina Cooper, protesters marched from Northland to Wellington to challenge and object to the loss of Māori land. An estimated 40,000 people arrived at Parliament grounds on 13 October 1975, representing a vital moment in the modern Māori political renaissance.Directed by John Bates, the documentary includes interviews and reflections on the land march from Joseph Cooper, Cyril Chapman, Vivian Hutchinson, Hinerangi Puru, Moka Puru, Dave Clarke, Rena Clarke, Carmen Kirkwood, Rowley Habib, Rawiri Tuhiwai-Ruru, Deidre Nehua, Tame Iti, Rose Lazarus-Spicer, Chris Booth, Te Aroha Alec Hawke, Grant Hawke, Moana Jackson, Angeline Greensill, Dr Aroha Harris, Waireti Walters, Rovinia Maniapoto-Anderson, Kahutoi Te Kanawa, Geneva Tumango Patea, and Turama Hawira. The screening of Hīkoi — The Land March will be introduced by Larry Parr (Ngāti Raukawa, Muaūpoko), Kaihautū of Te Māngai Pāho and former member of Ngā Tamatoa. Hikoi — The Land March is courtesy of Scottie Productions. From material supplied by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.About the speakerLarry Parr (Ngāti Raukawa, Muaūpoko) was born in the Whanganui town of Raetihi. After attending Tipene (St Stephen’s School) in South Auckland, he went to the University of Auckland, graduating with a law degree. He has an extensive background in film and television production and played a role in several of New Zealand’s early film successes. Larry has dedicated a significant amount of his career to developing Māori involvement in the film industry. Before joining Te Māngai Pāho, Larry was General Manager of Programming at Māori Television, now known as Whakaata Māori. In October 2008, Larry left Whakaata Māori to become Manager of Television Funding at Te Māngai Pāho. He was appointed Kaihautū of Te Māngai Pāho in 2016. Get involved in commemorating Mana Māori MotuhakeMana Māori Motuhake – Māori rights and representationHīkoi — The Land March film screening at National Library