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Matatah
Docs & Non-Fiction (Cultural)
[ 2:46 - from Vimeo ]
In Bali, when girls and boys reach adulthood, they get their teeth filed (it's called 'Matatah'). It is believed that having pointed teeth is related to animal characters, witches, or evil spirits. What ever happened to a sweet 16 party or a bah mitzvah? After watching this, going to your dentist won't seem so bad...
eGuider: John Rota
Film, TV & New Media Producer
John is a producer who specializes in smart, thought-provoking films, television, and web series. Â He has worked on many Emmy Award winning shows, including the documentary Legendary Nights, chronicling the 12 best fights in HBO's 30 years of boxing. Â Â While in development at HBO Films, he worked on Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, based on the best-selling novel by Dee Brown. Â His company, Divine Madman Productions, is currently developing a web series entitled 13Fights, based on John's experience working and living in the boxing world.
