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The story of the Māori band Katchafire, as they struggle to find their way through volatile creative differences and a changing music landscape.

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The story of the Māori band Katchafire, as they struggle to find their way through volatile creative differences and a changing music landscape.
53m

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The story of the Māori band Katchafire, as they struggle to find their way through volatile creative differences and a changing music landscape.
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