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Length: 03:22
Posted: 7/23/2009
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 watch
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. watch
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Length: 01:45:00
Posted: 10/12/2009
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 watch
