Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds

Filmed over the course of four years, this documentary follows musician Marlon Williams as he takes on a deeply personal project — producing his first album entirely in te reo Māori, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Williams began his musical journey as a teen, songwriting in Lyttleton, then carved out his own distinctive country sound that quickly took him to the world stage. Now, through te reo Māori, he sets out to reconnect with his Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tai roots. Directed by Ursula Grace Williams in her feature debut, the film follows Williams through international tours to quiet home life, all while working on the album.

I can’t imagine that I would have or could have done anything else than play music; it just seems inevitable. 

– Marlon Williams

Key Cast & Crew

Tim Flower

Cinematographer

Mark Perkins

Composer

Alexander Behse

Producer

Ursula Grace Williams

Director, Associate Producer

Marlon Williams

Subject, Associate Producer

Josh Yong

Editor