Much can be said about the frequent cinematic explorations of colonialism and its effects on cultures worldwide—examples such as Dances with Wolves to The Last Samurai come to mind. Yet, The Convert ...
Working in his native country seems to enliven New Zealand-born director Lee Tamahori, whose best film remains his 1994 debut feature Once Were Warriors. His Hollywood career has been a mixed bag, ...
The shock on the young woman’s face when she sees her first crucifix is a perfect harbinger of the colonial culture clash to come in Danai Gurira’s cagily crafted “The Convert,” which opened Tuesday ...
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The Convert is a film based on the true story of the Maori community in Epworth, New Zealand. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023. After its debut at ...
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Playwright Danai Gurira returns to London with her award-winning 2012 drama set in colonial Africa, 'The Convert,' starring her 'Black Panther' castmate Letitia Wright. By Demetrios Matheou It didn’t ...