Kumu Hina
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 mahu, 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
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103 mins
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Kumu Hina
'Kumu Hina' is part of a series of films from Qwaves. Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a…
A Place In The Middle
'A Place In The Middle' is part of a series of films from Qwaves. Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his…
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