Kumu Hina
“A place in the middle”
Synopsis
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.
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KUMU HINA Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Wilson, Dean Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Anderson Akana, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
- Original Title
- Kumu Hina
- Country of Origin
- Fiji, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- qWaves.com, ITVS, Pacific Islanders in Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Wilson, Dean Hamer
Leo Anderson Akana, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
Nels Bangerter
Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Anderson Akana
Writer
Joe Wilson
Director
Dean Hamer
Writer
Joe Wilson
Writer
Dean Hamer
Director
Dean Hamer
Director of Photography
Nels Bangerter
Editor
Dean Hamer
Producer
Joe Wilson
Producer
Joe Wilson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kumu Hina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kumu Hina about?
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.
Who directed Kumu Hina?
Kumu Hina was directed by Joe Wilson, Dean Hamer.
Who stars in Kumu Hina?
The principal cast of Kumu Hina includes Leo Anderson Akana, Haemaccelo Kalu, Ho'Onani Kamai, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu.
When was Kumu Hina released and how long is it?
Kumu Hina was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.