Focus on Aotearoa

Comedy | 2023 | New Zealand | 85 min | English | English subtitles
Starring: John-Paul Foliaki, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Ilaisaane Green
Directed by Damon Fepulea’i

When Maka and Veni fail in getting tickets for the most important game of their lives, they decide to form a traditional Tongan marching band, just so they can go to the game. The only problem is they have no band, no instruments...and no idea. An underdog story set against one of Aotearoa’s proudest moments, the 2011 hosting of the Rugby World Cup, Red, White & Brass is an uplifting and moving film about pride, self-belief and the special magic of community life.