Solidarity
We heard about you, we've never seen no rap group from New Zealand. I'm saying tomorrow all I'm doing is learning New Zealand rap...
23 mins
Solidarity follows pioneering New Zealand rappers Upper Hutt Posse after they're invited to the United States by the Nation of Islam. They perform signature song 'E Tū' — about Māori resistance against oppression — and take their message of justice to Detroit community station WDTR. In New York, UHP are interviewed by veteran DJ Imhotep Gary Bryd. Later they meet Abiodun Oyewole, from rap pioneers The Last Poets. This is a street level view of urban artists spreading a message of Indigenous and Black unity, and social justice. Solidarity was directed by Rongotai Lomas and UHP lead vocalist Dean Hapeta.
Te Kupu
Co-Director
Upper Hutt Posse
Music
Clive Broughton
Sound Mixer
Dean Hapeta
Music
Te Kupu
Camera Operator
Rongotai Lomas
Camera Operator
Richard Rautjoki
Editor
Te Kupu
Producer
Rongotai Lomas
Co-Director
Merata Mita
Executive Producer
Te Kupu
Director
Rongotai Lomas
Director