This grassroots documentary asks the question: can the Kauri tree become New Zealand's currency in the new world of green economics? Showing the current perspectives and tensions surrounding sustainable planting of Kauri, the film explores the latent economic and creative potential of the iconic native trees. Laurie Williams is one of those creative minds, using Kauri timber to construct orchestra-quality guitars. Features musicians Jackson Browne, Nigel Gavin, Michael Chapdelaine, Tiki Taane and Miranda Adams alongside philosophers, economists, historians, scientists, professors and woodsmen.

http://www.flicks.co.nz/movie/song-of-the-kauri/

Official website: http://www.songofthekauri.com