Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses
2015•1h 29m•6.4•Released
Documentary
This impressive doco disperses the fog of shame and sensationalism to shed light on the tragedy that made international headlines in 2007 when a young Wainuiomata woman died during a mākutu lifting.
Director
David Stubbs
Writer
David Stubbs
Languages
English, Maori
Cast
Vivien Bell
Janet's Maternal Grandmother
Tangaroa Te Ariki
Teenager
Viv Babbington
Self
William Davis
John
Nick Blake
Pakeha Dave
Grant Burston
Self
Tamati Cairns
Self
Joe Dekkers-Reihana
Teenager
Neenah Dekkers-Reihana
Teenager
Taungaroa Emile
Shane
Kura Forrester
Janet Moses
Hariata Moriarty
Teenage Girl
Shane Rangi
Janet’s Maternal Family
Ana Scotney
Teenager
Maarire Brunning-Kouka
Teenager
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