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Whale Rider Essay

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Whale Rider, a film based on the book written by Witi Ihimaera, is an extraordinary film to watch. In a coastal village inhabited by a native tribe called the Maori who claim to be descent from the Whale Rider Paikea. The film begins when Porourangi's wife dies giving birth to Kahu Paikea Apirana or Pai and to her deceased twin brother. Porourangi departs to Europe, leaving Pai to be raised in the hands of Koro and Nanny Flowers. Koro loves Pai, but he does not accept her as the Chief of their tribe. He believes that males can become the chief of their tribe and, therefore, trains the other boys from the tribe for the role of the chief. Later on in the film, Pai invites Koro to be her guest at a concert of Maori chants in her school,
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