Eating Up Easter follows a modern indigenous community transforming under the globalizing effects of tourism. Previous films have often sensationalized the “mysteries” of Easter Island’s past, a remote Pacific Island known for its massive stone statues. In contrast, this documentary by native Rapanui filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu, provides an intimate look into the passion and creativity his people are harnessing to face the consequences of their rapidly developing island.
- Year2018
- Runtime77 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorSergio Rapu
Eating Up Easter follows a modern indigenous community transforming under the globalizing effects of tourism. Previous films have often sensationalized the “mysteries” of Easter Island’s past, a remote Pacific Island known for its massive stone statues. In contrast, this documentary by native Rapanui filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu, provides an intimate look into the passion and creativity his people are harnessing to face the consequences of their rapidly developing island.
- Year2018
- Runtime77 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorSergio Rapu