““This is an intelligently and sensitively made film. The ideas and issues that it raises and examines are essential ones, and TOITŪ: Visual Sovereignty is a thoughtful, and extraordinarily beautiful, addition to the conversation. I loved this film, and I reckon it will reward a couple of viewings.” “But TOITŪ: Visual Sovereignty is not just a film about an exhibition. At the heart of the film is an ongoing discussion about the ownership - the sovereignty - of the individual pieces and the collection as a whole. About who has the right to speak on the artist's - and the art's - behalf. And about who will hold the pen that records the history of this moment.””

““This is primarily an important cine document of a whole lot of amazing art in a way that will allow it to go further than it might otherwise have.””

““Expect a rich, authentic visual treat which is the world of Māori arts including a surprising political thread exploring the challenges with being indigenous in Pākeha establishments. This story of sovereignty was in safe hands with Chelsea Winstanley.” ■ “rich, authentic visual treat” ■ “a surprising political thread” “It's an incredible documentary and I think people are going to really appreciate it.””

““The film, also commissioned by the gallery, provides an enriching context for the exhibition that will make viewers wish for a chance to see the art again with it all in mind.” ● “A day after the premiere, the friends I went with were still exchanging messages about what it meant. Perhaps that’s what teachable moments are meant to do.””