Tai Huri Films
The Barber Shop | Episode 1: Shareef
Drugs, lies and regret became a reality for Shareef after an encounter with some local gang affiliates, but growing up in the North has shaped this proud takatāpui into who he is today. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 2: Rawiri
Surfer, builder and musician Rawiri has a yarn about work, a life changing accident and living everyday like its his last. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 3: Jimmy
Gifted barber Jimmy remembers his childhood, a broken relationship, and the injustice he is living with since his mothers passing. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 4: Harry
Harry knew university wasn’t for him and papa kāinga life was, but the expectations of whānau and a Pākehā system threw him off his path. Now he’s making up for lost time. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 5: Xavier
Xavier upholds the mana of his revered tupuna through service to community, but now fatherhood beckons a new pathway. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 6: Kīngi
Kīngi is going hard to revive reo and tikanga in the North. This young father-to-be wants to look like his tūpuna and preserve their enduring legacy. Video