‘Not many of us’: Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi paves way for Pasifika representation on the big screen

Pasifika actors dominate the big screen in Taika Waititi’s latest film, ‘Next Goal Wins’.

The movie is based on the true story of American Samoas Football team and their journey to the 2011 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Once dubbed “the worst soccer team in the world” following an infamous 31-0 loss to Australia in 2001, the team aspire to score “just one goal” in the 2011 qualifiers.

Read on at RNZ

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