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Video: Poi E – Before and After
Video: Poi E – Before and After
Taika Waititi has just released a remix of the video for the 1984 NZ chart-topper 'Poi E' [NZHistory.net.nz entry]. The song features in his movie 'Boy', and the new video mixes footage from the film and the original music video.
Since its release, 'Boy' has become New Zealand’s most popular comedy film.
Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, you can compare the two versions below.
New version:
Original:
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