{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/67ca03ae77bd291124a0a588?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Toa Fraser on Living with Parkinson’s Disease & Directing Netflix Hit ‘Sweet Tooth’","description":"<p>Toa Fraser is a legendary New Zealand filmmaker, playwright, and storyteller and this is his first ever podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Outside of his incredible career, he’s also been on a deeply personal journey with early-onset Parkinson’s disease which he was diagnosed with in 2016.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a very small part of the Toa Fraser story:.</p><p>His early years in the UK and his Fijian links.</p><p>How he blew up as a young playwright in New Zealand</p><p>The origins of his incredible movie Number 2.&nbsp;</p><p>How the Hollie Smith theme song “Bathe in the river” came about and why he would never make that movie today.</p><p>His best stories from international film festivals.</p><p>Making the top rating Netflix show Sweet Tooth during the pandemic.</p><p><br></p><p>Then there is the Parkinson’s stuff:&nbsp;</p><p>His diagnosis and the decision to go public with it, what it means in day-to-day life for him and his family, how he manages it, what we should all know about the disease and much, much more.</p><p>---------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>What do you see yourself doing in retirement?</p><p>Moving to the beach? Exploring the world in cruise ships?&nbsp;Travelling Europe by rail?&nbsp;Spending more time with friends and family?</p><p>Whatever your dream, there’s one big question —how much will it cost?</p><p>That’s why choosing a KiwiSaver provider with strong long-term performance matters.</p><p>Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns- see their latest returns for yourself on their website.</p><p>Because the choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.</p><p>Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom</p><p>The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure, go to their website.&nbsp;Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}