The Drum

Movie
46min
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb–Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes83%56%

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About

Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat.

With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.
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Directed by:
Merata Mita
Written by:
Rawiri Paratene, Merata Mita
Produced by:
Rawiri Paratene, Catherine Madigan, Caterina De Nave
Composed by:
Dick Reade, Dave Hurley, Mike Huddlestone

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Is The Drum worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Drum?

0 h 46 min

The Drum runs 0 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Drum?

Critics83
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Drum higher (83) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Drum in?

EnglishMāori

It was made in English, with some Māori. Produced in New Zealand.

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