See the full list of kumu hina cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Kumu hina is a 2014 documentary film by dean hamer and joe wilson and is the story of hina wongkalu. Jun 22, 2014 a transgender native hawaiian teacher inspires a young girl to fulfill her destiny of leading the schools male hula troupe, even as she struggles to find love and a committed relationship in her own life. Take the pledge of aloha and join the movement for love, honor and respect for all. It is told through the lens of an inspirational native hawaiian transgender woman. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The film traces hinas evolution from collin wong, a timid high school boy, to her present position as a married woman and. Telling the story of kumu hina independent lens pbs. Kumu hina is the story of hina wong kalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life hawaiis longheld embrace of mahu those who embody both male and female. Kumu hina is the story of hina wong kalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life hawaiis longheld. Kumu hina tells the inspiring story of hina wongkalu, a transgender hula teacher who brings to life hawaiis traditional embrace of mahu those who embody both male and female spirit. The kumu hina project is a multimedia community educational campaign for gender diversity and inclusion rooted in hawaiian culture. In fact, we were invited to do a kumu hina screening for the student body there not too long ago and her peers treated hoonani like a movie. Kumu hina tells the inspiring story of hina wongkalu, a transgender hula teacher who brings to life hawaiis traditional embrace of m.
Kumu hina team is raising funds for kumu hina a hawaiian model for gender diversity on kickstarter. Independent lens kumu hina season 16 episode 14 pbs. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing kumu hina near you. Kumu hina preserving hawaiian tradition independent lens pbs. It premiered at the hawaii international film festival and aired on independent lens, a pbs program, in may 2015. Simply put, kumu hina is a portrait of a hawaiian transgender hula teacher. Apr 23, 2015 us only in this excerpt from the independent lens documentary kumu hina, hina travels from hawaii to fiji to reunite with her husband, a headstrong tongan man. Kumu hina pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released kumu hina pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie pictures archive. The film focuses overtly upon four aspects of hina s life.
Now lets send hina and her message of aloha love, honor and respect for all to china. Kumu hina is the story of hina wong kalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon. Kumu hina follows a native hawaiian mahu transgender woman who uses traditional culture to create a place in the middle where every student is accepted. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Kumu hina 2014 principal cast hinaleimoana wongkalu, as herself. It premiered at the hawaii international film festival.
Emmy awardwinning filmmakers dean hamer and joe wilson continue their series of films featuring complex scientific and social issues with kumu hina, their second full length documentary following 2009s out in the silence. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent kumu hina online on moviefone. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page. It follows the story of hina wongkalu, a mahu, who in addition to being a person who embodies both the masculine and feminine aspects of the gender spectrum, is also a preserver of hawaiian culture and the traditional dance of hula. Order education toolkit including dvds of a place in the middle and kumu hina, printed discussion guide and pledge of aloha poster. With its passionate characters and compelling subject matter, kumu hina will successfully engage audiences and perhaps teach people a thing or two about the beauty of tolerance and acceptance. Kumu hina tells the inspiring story of hina wongkalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher, or kumu, who brings to life hawai is traditional embrace of mahu those who embody both male and female spirit. Watch the latest movies and tv shows for free on flixtor.
Nov 03, 2016 kumu hina is a 2014 documentary directed by dean hamer and joe wilson, which follows hinaleimoana wongkalu, a mahu transgender native hawaiian school teacher, through a year in her life. A transgender native hawaiian teacher inspires a young girl to fulfill her destiny of leading the schools male hula troupe even as she struggles. Kumu hina a hawaiian model for gender diversity kickstarter. Kumu hina tells the inspiring story of hina wongkalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life hawaiis traditional embrace of mahu those who embody both male and female spirit. Kumu hina is the story of hina wong kalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life hawaiis longheld embrace of. Hula dancing is a complex art form, and there are many hand motions used to represent the words in a song or chant.
Kumu hina is a very popular movie from 2014, one of the top movies in documentary genre. Hawaii documentary kumu hina profiles native hawaiian mahu teacher a conversation with joe wilson, director of a new documentary about kumu hina wongkalu. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Kumu hina tells the inspiring story of hina wongkalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher, or kumu, who. View hd trailers and videos for kumu hina on rotten tomatoes, then check our tomatometer to find out what the critics say. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commission free in our professional marketplace. Kumu hina is the story of hina wong kalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life hawaiis longheld embrace of mahu those who embody both male and female spirit.
Oct 10, 2018 kumu hina is the story of hina wong kalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life hawaiis longheld embrace of mahu those who embody both male and female spirit. Because the guide is written for a wide range of audiences, feel free to focus on the content that is most relevant to your group or. It is also a film that will elicit strong emotions in its audience. David blaines signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as jamie foxx, bryan cranston, aaron paul, ricky gervais, katy perry, woody allen, and robert deniro, to name a few. For example, hand movements can signify aspects of nature, such as the swaying of a tree in the breeze or a wave in the ocean, or a feeling or emotion, such as fondness or yearning. 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. Hawaii documentary kumu hina profiles native hawaiian mahu.
The film focuses overtly upon four aspects of hinas life. Aug 06, 2014 kumu hina is a film that will stir controversy. Kumu hina is the story of hina wong kalu, a transgender native hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life hawaiis longheld embrace of mahu those who embody both male and female spirit, and were traditionally respected as caretakers, healers, and keepers of ancient traditions. Over the course of a momentous year, kumu hina, a native hawaiian mahu transgender teacher, inspires a tomboyish young girl to claim her place as leader. Kumu hina preserving hawaiian tradition independent. On a subject rarely spoken of in hawaii, their documentary pushes the struggles of being in the middle to the surface. The documentary begins by introducing halau lokahi, the public charter school where wongkalu teaches hula. This guide is designed to help viewers process the issues raised by kumu hina, consider how the film applies to their own lives, families, schools and communities, and engage in open and productive dialogue. The most movies and tv shows online with the highest quality. Its a movie about being true to oneself no matter what. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
Learn how to bring kumu hinas message to schools using the free discussion guide and. May 04, 2015 free movies and tv shows you can watch now. Kumu hina is a lovely film and one of my favorite documentaries. Kumu hina is a documentary film about the life of hinaleimoana wongkalu hina, a teacher of the traditional dance of hawaii and a transgender woman. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket.
Kumu hina is a powerful feature documentary about the struggle to maintain pacific islander culture and values within the westernized society of modern day hawai. A transgender hawaiian teacher inspires a girl to lead the schools male hula troupe. 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 of men. Hinaleimoana wongkalu is a writer and producer, known for leitis in waiting 2018, the bridge 2015 and lady eva 2017. Kumu hina is a powerful film about the struggle to maintain pacific islander culture and values within the westernized society of modern day hawaii. Your full list of all upcoming marvel movies with key details. During a momentous year in her life in modern honolulu, hina. And although this is true, the movie is also so much more.
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