Leitis in Waiting
Synopsis
The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.
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LEITIS IN WAITING Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
- Original Score
- Joel Douek
- Original Title
- Leitis in Waiting
- Country of Origin
- Tonga, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tonga
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Waves
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Joel Douek
Dean Hamer
Bill Weber
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Ilaisaane Sisi'uno Helu
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Hamer
Director
Joe Wilson
Director
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Director
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Producer
Bill Weber
Editor
Joel Douek
Original Music Composer
Ilaisaane Sisi'uno Helu
Producer
Dean Hamer
Director of Photography
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What is Leitis in Waiting about?
The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.
Who directed Leitis in Waiting?
Leitis in Waiting was directed by Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu.
Who stars in Leitis in Waiting?
The principal cast of Leitis in Waiting includes Joey Joleen Mataele, Eva Baron, Princess Salote Lupepau'u, Pastor Barry Taukolo.
When was Leitis in Waiting released and how long is it?
Leitis in Waiting was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Leitis in Waiting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leitis in Waiting was composed by Joel Douek.