Kumu Hina

Year: 2014
Description: Focuses on Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu—better known as Kumu (teacher) Hina—a Native Hawaiian māhū (transgender woman) who works to maintain Pacific Islander culture, teaches the hula troupe at Hālau Lōkahi school that had boys only until Hina lets a girl join, and navigates cultural differences with her Tongan husband.
Director: Hamer, Dean; Wilson, Joe
Writer: Hamer, Dean; Wilson, Joe
Producer: Hamer, Dean; Wilson, Joe
Editor: Bangerter, Nels
Production Team: Qwaves, Independent Television Service, and Pacific Islanders in Communications
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Media Format: 1 DVD (77 min.) or 1 streaming video (77 min.)
Type: Color with animated sequences
Production Notes: Alternate subtitle: The True Meaning of Aloha.
Broadcast on the PBS television series Independent Lens on May 4, 2015.
Updated: 04-12-2022

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