introduced settler colonialism as it relates to Asian Pacific Americans. Citing both the readings and both of the films, please answer the following questions:
According to Hereniko, what are two general characteristics of how Pacific Islanders are commonly depicted in film? How has that changed over time?
Once Were Warriors shows some really raw and unflinching depictions of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and the male culture of Maori men as violent. How does the depiction of violence in modern Maori families force us to think about the legacy of colonization? In what way does the legacy of colonization bear upon the Maori people, their families, and their communities?
How do different characters in Once Were Warriors see and understand traditional Maori culture, and what role does that culture have on modern Maori life? Think about this question with the effects of colonization in mind and in particular, settler gender and sexuality.
Describe how Boy’s character changes and develops throughout the film.
What kinds of popular cultural references do you see Boy? How does pop culture influence the characters?
How are masculinity and femininity depicted in Once Were Warriors? How are masculinity and femininity depicted in Boy?
In comparison to Once Were Warriors, how does Boy depict Maori culture and its people? How do the films show the influences and legacy of settler colonialism differently, particularly with settler gender and sexuality?