Nā Kamalei: The Men of Hula
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01-Oct-2006
Nā Kamalei: The Men of Hula captures the journey of legendary master hula teacher Robert Uluwehi Cazimero and the only all-male hula school in Hawaiʻi as they prepare to compete in the world's largest hula festival. Beyond deep-rooted stereotypes of 'grass-skirt girls', the film tells a story of Hawaiian pride as the men celebrate their 30th anniversary in continuing the revival of men dancing the hula.
Nā Kamalei: The Men of Hula is a co-production of Lehua Films, LLC. and the Independent Television Service (ITVS), and a presentation of Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Produced and Directed by Lisette Marie Flanary. Co-producer Keo Woolford.
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