Screenings around the country will then commence in September.
Pacific Mother follows freediver, Sachiko Fukumoto, as she navigates maternity systems for the birth of her first child and comes to the fierce realization about the lack of choice many parents face.
Director Katherine McRae follows Sachiko as she connects with ocean women from around the Pacific, from Hawai’i, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, and Aotearoa New Zealand. Through their interwoven stories, the film explores the importance of community, reclaiming traditional birthing knowledge and the connection between caring for the planet and nurturing both parents and their children.
AWARDS
2023 Doc Edge Film Festival
Best New Zealand Feature: Pacific Mother (Dir. Katherine McRae)
Best New Zealand Director: Katherine McRae (Pacific Mother)
Best New Zealand Editing: Pacific Mother (Editor Lala Rolls)
Best New Zealand Cinematography: Pacific Mother (various)
