Tongan opera singer Taunoa (Noah) Filimoehala is struggling to balance commitments to his church community, opera, university, and his health. With big dreams and an even bigger competition looming, he must decide what to prioritize and what to put on the back burner but who will he have to let down?

Each episode explores a unique first, second or third generation New Zealander as they seek a way to define themselves as Kiwis. Watch as they share life-changing journeys that will see them pushed to their emotional limits. Witness the surprisingly universal struggles of young people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, as they pave the way between their different cultural identities.

Primary Title
  • Both Worlds
Episode Title
  • Taunoa Filimoehala
Date Broadcast
  • Saturday 12 April 2014
Start Time
  • 10 : 30
Finish Time
  • 11 : 00
Duration
  • 30:00
Series
  • 2
Episode
  • 8
Channel
  • TV3
Broadcaster
  • MediaWorks Television
Programme Description
  • Each episode explores a unique first, second or third generation New Zealander as they seek a way to define themselves as Kiwis. Watch as they share life-changing journeys that will see them pushed to their emotional limits. Witness the surprisingly universal struggles of young people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, as they pave the way between their different cultural identities.
Episode Description
  • Tongan opera singer Taunoa (Noah) Filimoehala is struggling to balance commitments to his church community, opera, university, and his health. With big dreams and an even bigger competition looming, he must decide what to prioritize and what to put on the back burner but who will he have to let down?
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Acculturation--New Zealand
  • Immigrants--Cultural assimilation--New Zealand
  • Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
  • Documentary
Contributors
  • Julia Parnell (Producer)
  • Notable Pictures (Production Unit)
  • NZ On Air (Funder)
Subjects
  • Acculturation--New Zealand
  • Immigrants--Cultural assimilation--New Zealand
  • Documentary television programs--New Zealand