'Boy' in America

Taika Waititi's movie hit 'Boy' is set to hit US theatres in March. Taika Waititi who originates from Te Whanau a Apanui of the Bay of Plenty played a huge role in front and behind the scenes of the movie which is set in the 1980's. The film has been a hit on the international festival circuit, having played to great acclaim at such high-profile events as Sundance and Berlin, where it won the Grand Prix for Best Feature Film (Generation), and at last year's AFI Fest in Los Angeles, where it went on to win the Audience Award for Best International Film. BOY in select major markets early March 2012, including NYC, LA, San Francisco and Berkley.

Producer, Ainsley Gardner live's in Whakatane.

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