The Man on the Island

2020

78 mins

Directed by Simon Mark-Brown
Documentary

New Zealand documentary explores why Colin McLaren, an artistic and philosophical 77-year-old, chose to live an off-grid and isolated life... More

New Zealand documentary explores why Colin McLaren, an artistic and philosophical 77-year-old, chose to live an off-grid and isolated life four decades ago on the tiny island of Rakino.

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Where to watch The Man on the Island

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The Man on the Island | Ratings & Reviews

"McLaren is dismissive of the island’s history – especially its short-lived repurposing as a prison during the wars for the Waikato – but I reckon there is a terrific story still to be told there. Hopefully, one day, somebody will tell it."

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