Catching the Tide: Sam Hunt's Cook Strait
“A place and its people”
Overview
Originally made for NZ television in 1988, this one hour documentary is now something of a time capsule or historical piece. It's also a record of a peerless performance by one of this country's greatest poets.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Catching the Tide: Sam Hunt's Cook Strait?
Catching the Tide: Sam Hunt's Cook Strait was directed by Costa Botes.
Where was Catching the Tide: Sam Hunt's Cook Strait produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Unknown Countries.
Catching the Tide: Sam Hunt's Cook Strait Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Catching the Tide: Sam Hunt's Cook Strait wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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