Courageous Conversations - Tuku 22
Courageous Conversations is a four part mini series where a migrant to New Zealand gets to tell their story to an inquisitive and sensitive New Zealand listener. Year 12 Nayland College student Astrid Sayer is one such listener and has done an amazing job as interviewer.
The idea came after a live event at Tuku 21 where 12 people volunteered with stories and then had a 15 minute casual conversation with a member of the public that booked in after reading the story. It was such a positive experience all round that a decision was made to turn these conversations into videos and podcasts so that many people could enjoy the stories.
The storytellers have all faced challenging experiences as part of their relocation to NZ. The interviewers are well known Nelsonians who are keen to get a better understanding and empathy of the migrant’s story.
We are delighted that Astrid Sayer from Nayland College is part of this project. She has done an amazing job.
Each episode is approx 15-25 minutes.
The four conversations will play on loop for two hours on a public screen at Cultural Conversations Morrison Square. There will also be a series of portraits and behind the scene photos displayed in the space to show the process of the project. There are six showing times during the month.
- Friday 15 April: 6pm - 8pm
- Saturday 16 April: 10am - 12pm
- Sunday 17 April: 2pm - 4pm
- Friday 22 April: 6pm - 8pm
- Saturday 23 April: 10am - 12pm
- Sunday 24 April: 2pm - 4pm
You can also see the documentaries screened outside the Refinery from 30 April - 20 June, 10am - 10pm daily.
Attached is the Tuku 22 poster and here is the link if you would like to rsvp.
We also welcome drop ins but have limited numbers inside the building. Please wear a mask. My Vaccine Passes required. Koha/donations appreciated.
Courageous conversations has been produced by Cultural Conversations and Innit Creative Films with sound recorded by Fresh FM. This project has been funded by the Office of Ethnic Communities Development fund.