'Imagine if The Goonies were Māori and they were sent to boot camp'
The new bilingual TV show 'Baddies' is set to premiere on TVNZ+, featuring a story about kids at a youth camp inspired by 1980s adventure films. Director Johnny Barker emphasized the importance of making the Māori language dialogue accessible and casual.
Why it matters
The show represents a significant effort in integrating Māori culture into mainstream children's media through a bilingual format.
In the new bilingual TVNZ show Baddies , director Johnny Barker tried to keep te reo dialogue "casual and accessible".
The article provides a neutral overview of a new cultural production and the director's creative intent.
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