Whānau is integral to the way Māori perceive the world. It informs how Māori move, operate, think, and act. This iteration of M9 dives into the upbringing of our kiripuiaki - our actors - as they share their unique stories of life growing up and the realities of being creative in their respective communities. They will expand on how whānau, marae, hapū and iwi have inspired their journeys, chew the fat on the ups and downs of forging a path in acting, and why it is important that Māori remain visible agents of positive change on stage and screen.