Tihei
Hamish Bennett / Orlando Stewart
Running
time:
3 mins
At the age of fourteen, Tihei Harawira found his own unique way to connect with others – through freestyle rapping. Set in the vibrant world of the Otara Markets, amongst a community that has embraced Tihei, is an uplifting and inspiring look at a humble young man who has turned every challenge that he has faced into a positive.
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