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"Even though their legacy has far-reaching ramifications in New Zealand today, the history of the Polynesian Panthers is in danger of being lost, says Nevak 'Ilolahia.

"The privileges that my son and I enjoy today wouldn't have been possible if it hadn't have been for the work of the Panthers both here and in the States.

"Much like the Black Panthers inspired my uncle and his peers 40 years ago, I too was moved to tell this story after meeting Emory Douglas a year ago.

"This has been such an extraordinary journey and I've been truly humbled by the insights and stories that the Panthers have shared with me - he mihi aroha ki a koutou."

Nevak

The International Black Panther Party Film Festival @ the Main Library
in Downtown Oakland will be held on October 23rd in the Auditorium
from 11am to 5pm.

Films will include:

1. A New Documentary on the Polynesian Panthers from New Zealand - this will be the first time shown in America.

2. "Black Panthers of Israel Speak"

3. "A Panther in Africa" - a documentary about Party members in exile in Tanzania who now host a number of educational and social programs.

4. "From Street to Sky" - a documentary about a former member of the Polynesian Panther Party who is now a well known musician.