MOKO (2022)

Season 2

MOKO is a universal story about identity and courage told in a beautifully cinematic voice with style and dignity. This show is all about tā moko, people who do moko and people who get moko. Our unconventional modern Maori tattooists and patrons bare their souls.

Released April 12, 2025 Episode 26 min None+

Country: New Zealand
Languages: English, Maori

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Jessica Sanderson
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S2E1 - Episode 1

An insight into the daily lives of some of the top tā moko artists of Aotearoa.

May 16, 2022, midnight

S2E2 - Episode 2

The modern revival of moko – the conscious decision by different groups to bring this taonga back to life.

May 23, 2022, midnight

S2E3 - Episode 3

The new generation of moko artists – the pathway has been made easier for them by the first wave, but challenges remain.

May 30, 2022, midnight

S2E4 - Episode 4

The special role kapa haka and puhoro have played for the revival of moko. The healing paradigm of moko is shared.

June 6, 2022, midnight

S2E5 - Episode 5

Moko is perceived as "fashionable" to some. What is the right way for tauiwi to engage with moko?

June 13, 2022, midnight

S2E6 - Episode 6

Moko artists from Aotearoa attend 'Tatau i Mo'orea'. Gathering and sharing their art with artists from around the world. Unexpected and heated debates arise.

June 20, 2022, midnight

S2E7 - Episode 7

What are the boundaries with our artform – artists and academics debate. What is the vision for the future?

June 27, 2022, midnight

S2E8 - Episode 8 - FINAL EPISODE

Moko kanohi wearers share their journey and their vision for the future.

July 4, 2022, midnight

26 min/ep

234 min

April 12, 2025

April 12, 2025, midnight

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