a night to celebrate our language, culture and identity
For director Tweedie Waititi, Frozen is her third take on a Disney production, following renditions of The Lion King and Moana. Tweedie's important work ensures there is space for te ao Māori to be both popular and relevant for children and whole families.
What makes her proud of her job, she says, is seeing the actors and actresses grow within the industry. It's not just about the film - it's about the team who are able to use the experience as an opportunity to practice, extend and flex their reo.
"It's all about getting us out of the box that we've always been put in." Reflecting on the release of The Lion King Reo Māori, which premiered in June, she says that though there may be no lions in NZ.
Link to video and article: Premiere of Frozen Reo Māori a night to celebrate our language, culture and identity - NZ Herald
