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2023-08-241h 28m

Documentary

The fight for what feels right

Pacific Mother journeys from Japan, to Hawaii, Tahiti, Rarotonga and Aotearoa to share interwoven stories of formidable women who live at one with the Pacific Ocean – freediving, spearfishing and paddling waka through its depths and playing with their children in its shallows – a stark contrast to fast-paced lifestyles of larger towns or cities. These women are all mothers who experienced diverse births in hospital, at home and by the sea, with and without medical assistance. Fukumoto also meets Māori and Japanese midwives who share indigenous traditions and rituals around birth that have been lost over recent generations, and are now gradually being reclaimed. Their stories demonstrate just how disconnected the global default maternity system is from the instinctive and cultural needs of mothers and families. They inspire a call to action on birthing rights, as well as a call for parents’ reconnection with their role as nurturers and protectors of their natural environment.

Directors
Katherine McRae
Writters
Katherine McRae
Editors
Rolls, Lala

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Sachiko Fukumoto

    Sachiko Fukumoto

    Herself

  2. Kimi Werner

    Kimi Werner

    Herself

  3. Ioana Turia

    Ioana Turia

    Herself

  4. Rava Ray

    Rava Ray

    Herself

  5. Ana Maine

    Ana Maine

    Herself

  6. William Truebridge

    William Truebridge

    Himself

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
oceanwater birthwomen's healthchild birthwomen