Mana Over Meth (2022)
Determined to break the cycle for her tamariki, one wāhine toa turns her troubled life of addiction and trauma around by rediscovering her wairua and reclaiming her mana. Jessica Apanui’s methamphetamine addiction began as an escape from the trauma of a violent childhood. But after years of chronic abuse, she made the decision to break the cycle for her own tamariki. Now Jess must look deep into her past and embrace the power of Māoritanga to help guide her future.
Primary Title
- Mana Over Meth
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 20 August 2023
Release Year
- 2022
Start Time
- 16 : 40
Finish Time
- 17 : 00
Duration
- 20:00
Series
- 9
Episode
- 3
Channel
- Whakaata Māori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Māori
Programme Description
- Determined to break the cycle for her tamariki, one wāhine toa turns her troubled life of addiction and trauma around by rediscovering her wairua and reclaiming her mana. Jessica Apanui’s methamphetamine addiction began as an escape from the trauma of a violent childhood. But after years of chronic abuse, she made the decision to break the cycle for her own tamariki. Now Jess must look deep into her past and embrace the power of Māoritanga to help guide her future.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Drug abuse--Prevention
- Substance abuse--Treatment--New Zealand
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Health
Contributors
- Jessica Apanui (Subject)
- Holly Beckham (Director)
- Holly Beckham (Producer)
- Jason Crane (Producer)
- Julia Parnell (Executive Producer)
- New Zealand Film Commission (Funder)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Drug abuse--Prevention
- Substance abuse--Treatment--New Zealand
- Short films--New Zealand