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kuki 2022

TS 03 What's Up? English Language Program 14+


From the colourful home studio of an music producer to the sprawling suburbs of New Zealand, these four films take us on a wild ride of youthful and cinematic worlds. Powerful stories that find artful approaches to tackle difficult and yet everyday themes.

Themes: Pressure to perform, creativity, self-doubt, identity, self-care, friendship, family, grief, racism, police violence, love, self-discovery, future orientation, coming-of-age.
English from USA, England, New Zealand, Australia

TW: self-harm, anxiety, substance abuse, police violence.
Warning: Flashing lights