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Kumu Hina

Label
Kumu Hina
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Kumu Hina
Oclc number
922560108
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Originally produced by Qwaves in 2014
Runtime
102
Summary
Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. During a momentous year in her life in modern Honolulu, Hina Wong-Kalu, a native Hawaiian mÄhÅ«, or transgender, teacher uses traditional culture to inspire a student to claim her place as leader of the school's all-male hula troupe. But despite her success as a teacher, Hina longs for love and a committed relationship. Will her marriage to a headstrong Tongan man fulfill her dreams? An incredible docu-drama that unfolds like a narrative film, KUMU HINA reveals a side of Hawai'i rarely seen on screen. Bonus Addtion: A Place In The Middle - 26 Minute Classroom version of Kumu Hina
Technique
live action
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