TV Guide: Vicky Haughton

Video: Her Majesty

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:36:30 -0500

Synopsis: As a small New Zealand town prepares for a once-in-a-lifetime royal visit, a young girl (Sally Andrews), who dreams of meeting The Queen, finds her fervent hopes put in jeopardy when she develops an unlikely, life-changing friendship with an elderly Maori woman (Vicky Haughton, Whale Rider) outcast from society, whose rickety shack on the outskirts of town threatens the sanctity of the impending "happy and glorious" day. A charming and inspirational family film with true multi-generational appeal, this heart-warming, bittersweet coming-of-age tale about one young girl's courageous struggle for justice will leave you cheering! Tag: Two Worlds. One day that will change their lives forever. Starring: Sally Andrews, Vicky Haughton Supporting Actors: Mark Clare, Liddy Holloway, Alison Routledge, Stuart Devenie, Anna Sheridan, Craig Elliott, Cameron Smith, Paula Keenan, Judy Rankin, Carole Seay, Lyn Jordan, David Stott, Geoff Snell, Rachel E. Wallis Written & Directed by: Mark J. G

Video: Her Majesty

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:36:30 -0500

Video: Her Majesty

Starz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:59 -0500

Synopsis: In a small New Zealand town in 1953, a young woman's letters convince Queen Elizabeth II to visit her small town and meet with a local Maori woman - although others in the village plot to prevent the meeting.

Video: Trailer

Trailer Addict — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

Set in 1953, Her Majesty is a widely appealing coming of age story about a young girl who realizes her lifelong dream when Queen Elizabeth comes to visit her small hometown. Carefully woven into this deceptively simple tale is a rich and engaging tapestry of universal themes and ideas tolerance and truth, love and friendship, courage in the face of adversity. The delightful result is a timeless parable about race relations and identity which seamlessly transcends age, gender and culture. The heroine is Elizabeth Wakefield, a 13-year old New Zealand girl who lives in the quaint, and somewhat quirky town of Middleton. With her idol, Queen Elizabeth, scheduled to make a visit, and everyone in town, including her father, jockeying to curry favor with the royal entourage, Elizabeth suddenly finds herself thrust into an unlikely friendship with an old Maori woman, Hira Mata, whose house - a sore spot with the matrons of the town - is directly on the parade route past which the Queen will

Video: Trailer

Trailer Addict — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

The movie's plot follows the story of Paikea Apirana ("Pai") at the age of 12 who is the only living child in the line of the tribe's chiefly succession because of the death of her twin brother and mother during childbirth. By tradition, the leader should be the first-born son ? a direct patrilineal descendant of Paikea, the one who rode atop a whale from Hawaiki. However, Pai is female.

Video: Film Fixation: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Whale Rider

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:15:15 -0500

Based on the novel of the same name by Maori writer Witi Ihimaera, Whale Rider is a unique family drama directed Niki Caro. On the eastern coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. This tradition is challenged when a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister manages to survive and the father (Cliff Curtis) runs off, overwhelmed with grief. The little girl, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), is brought up by stubborn grandfather Koro (Rawiri Paratene) and gentle grandmother Nanny (Vicky Haughton). Koro, the chief of their tribe, is disappointed because Pai's twin brother was supposed to be the next leader. Trying to find the proper successor, he attempts to organize a leadership group amongst the local boys while Pai enlists the help of her

Video: Whale Rider Trailer

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:37:43 -0500