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Release Date:
November 30, 2020
Original Title:
Song of Rapa Nui
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Fidget Films
Rushmore Productions
Production Countries:
Chile | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 61
This feature length documentary tells the story of Mahani Teave who grew up on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and left at age 9 to pursue her dream of being classical pianist-a journey that takes her from mainland Chile to The Cleveland Music Institute to Berlin and the great concert halls of Europe. At the age of 30, on the brink of international success, Teave gives up her career to pursue a new dream, coming back full circle to Rapa Nui to found a free music school for the island's children. The resulting school-named Toki, after the basalt tool once used to shape Easter Island's iconic sculptures-is a model of sustainability, incorporating tons of tires, bottles and Pacific Ocean plastic; surrounded by agri-environmental gardens to grow food. With Toki, Mahani hopes to shape a bold new future for Rapa Nui and inspire hope and change on Earth, our island home.
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Animation:
Lucy Woodworth
Cinematography:
John Forsen
Sergio Moya
Randall Peck
Colorist:
John Davidson
Director:
John Forsen
Editor:
Dan Larson
Music:
Alexander Lipay
Dmitriy Lipay
Musician:
Enrique Icka
Mahani Teave
Producer:
John Forsen
Amy Fulton
David Fulton
Gayle Podrabsky
Sound Effects Editor:
Michael McAuliffe
Sound Mixer:
Dave Howe
Writer:
Pamela Mason Davey
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