Whale Rider

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Director: Niki Caro. Cast: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Grant Roa, Mana Taumaunu, Rachel House, Taungaroa Emile, Rawinia Clarke. Screenplay: Niki Caro (based on the novel by Witi Ihimaera).

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Not yet reviewed in full. C+

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Academy Award Nominations:
	Best Actress: Keisha Castle-Hughes
Other Awards:
	Sundance Film Festival: Audience Award (World Cinema)
	Toronto International Film Festival: People's Choice Award
	Independent Spirit Awards: Best Foreign Film
	National Board of Review: Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking

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