MOKO

— Apr 2025 2 Seasons 9 Episodes

Returning Series

Overview

MOKO is a universal story about identity and courage told in a beautifully cinematic voice with style and dignity. This show is all about tā moko, people who do moko and people who get moko. Our unconventional modern Maori tattooists and patrons bare their souls.

🇳🇿 New Zealand · Māori

Cast

Key Crew

Jessica Sanderson

Director

Lara Northcroft

Producer

Bevan Crothers

Director of Photography

Mike Ogle

Editor

Arli Liberman

Sound Designer

Gareth Moon

Cinematography

Episode 1

An insight into the daily lives of some of the top tā moko artists of Aotearoa.

May 16, 2022 27m

Episode 2

The modern revival of moko – the conscious decision by different groups to bring this taonga back to life.

May 23, 2022 27m

Episode 3

The new generation of moko artists – the pathway has been made easier for them by the first wave, but challenges remain.

May 30, 2022 27m

Episode 4

The special role kapa haka and puhoro have played for the revival of moko. The healing paradigm of moko is shared.

Jun 6, 2022 26m

Episode 5

Moko is perceived as "fashionable" to some. What is the right way for tauiwi to engage with moko?

Jun 13, 2022 26m

Episode 6

Moko artists from Aotearoa attend 'Tatau i Mo'orea'. Gathering and sharing their art with artists from around the world. Unexpected and heated debates arise.

Jun 20, 2022 26m

Episode 7

What are the boundaries with our artform – artists and academics debate. What is the vision for the future?

Jun 27, 2022 27m

Episode 8 - FINAL EPISODE

Moko kanohi wearers share their journey and their vision for the future.

Jul 4, 2022 27m

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