31 October 2024 - 0 Comments

Rialto Distribution are thrilled to share the trailer and poster for upcoming documentary film Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara. Hot on the heels of its selection and debut at Tribeca Film Festival and The New Zealand Film Festival, the documentary is scheduled to release in cinemas on Waitangi weekend 2025. From director Kent Belcher and producer Nigel McCulloch, Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara is an intimate and deep dive behind the scenes of the chart-topping, award-winning thrash metal band who sing in Te Reo Māori.

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Alien Weaponry took the music world by storm with their debut album Tū in 2017, going on to win the prestigious Maioha Award at the APRA Silver Scrolls and then Best Rock Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards. They were again awarded Best Rock Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards in 2022 following their critically acclaimed sophomore album Tangaroa.

Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara is a deeply personal portrait of the first six years in the life of this band and, the two brothers at the band’s core. From the release of their debut album, Tū, as they take their music to the world, touring through Australasia, Europe and America the feature provides an insight into what effect constant touring, teenage angst and creating music has on the boys and their family. Shot with a privileged all access pass the audience is able to be right there with the band, accessing the intimate moments with family, backstage at shows, and life on the road. This portrait depicts not only a band on the rise but also a down-to-earth kiwi family who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

Alien Weaponry comment, “We are so excited for Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara to be coming to Aotearoa cinemas and to share this film with all our fans. The film captures our journey navigating the world of music, showing the highlights, the hardships, and everything in between."

Rialto Distribution CEO Kelly Rogers comments “Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara is an absolute must-see for the fans, but we also believe the film will be an incredible watch for any filmgoer who love to see a true and authentic story of courage, inspiration and down-to-earth values. Alien Weaponry are a phenomenon, we are proud to share their story with Aotearoa.”

Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara will be released theatrically in cinemas nationwide from Waitangi Day, February 6, 2025.

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