CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 15m

Kumu Hina

A place in the middle

61%(10)IMDbDocumentary

A powerful film about the struggle to maintain Pacific Islander culture and values within the Westernized society of modern day Hawaiʻi. It is told through the lens of an extraordinary Native Hawaiian who is both a proud and confident māhū, or transgender woman, and an honored and respected kumu, or teacher, cultural practitioner, and community leader.

Directed byDean Hamer, Joe Wilson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
EN
Released
June 22, 2014
Studios
ITVSPacific Islanders in CommunicationsqWaves.com

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
KUMU HINA Trailer

KUMU HINA Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Leo Anderson Akana

Narrator

Haemaccelo Kalu

Himself

Ho'Onani Kamai

Himself

Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

Herself

Creative team
Directed by
Dean Hamer
Dean Hamer
Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson
Written by
Leo Anderson Akana
Dean Hamer
Dean Hamer
Produced by
Dean Hamer
Dean Hamer
Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson

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