![]() It has also evolved into a screenplay by internationally acclaimed director and screenwriter Dana Rotberg, which has been made into a superb film by South Pacific Pictures. The original novella, Medicine Woman, has been rewritten and expanded by Witi Ihimaera to become White Lies. This book, though, is also about the richness of creativity, illustrating the way a single story can take on different lives. This compelling story tackles moral dilemmas, exploring the nature of identity, societal attitudes to the roles of women and the tension between Western and traditional Maori medicine. ![]() When she is approached by the servant of a wealthy woman, three very different women become players in a head-on clash of beliefs, deception and ultimate salvation. A powerful, prize-winning novella from the much-loved author of The Whale Rider, plus a moving screenplay, film stills and commentary on writing and movie making.Ī medicine woman - a giver of life - is asked to hide a secret that may protect a position in society, but could have fatal consequences.
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