An upcoming project will record the voice and story of Falema'i Lesa who, shortly after the Dawns Raids of the 70s, famously appealed her visa overstay conviction to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The case had a significant impact on our immigration law, particularly for Samoans in New Zealand.
Samoan film director Jade Jackson has been awarded an Oral History grant from the Ministry for Culture & Heritage to capture Lesa's story, in her own words, and joins Jesse to talk about her hopes for the project.
Falema'i Lesa having just won her case for citizenship with the Privy Council - Photograph taken by Peter Avery Photo: Peter Avery
