Kumu Hina(2014)
A place in the middle
Kumu Hina 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.
Kumu Hina (2014) is a documentary film directed by Dean Hamer, released on June 22, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Leo Anderson Akana, Haemaccelo Kalu, Ho'Onani Kamai and Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Dean Hamer
- Writers:
- Leo Anderson Akana, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
- Producers:
- Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Hamer
- Production:
- qWaves.com, ITVS, Pacific Islanders in Communications
- Status:
- Released
Kumu Hina (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Kumu Hina before you stream it.
Kumu Hina Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Leo Anderson Akana
Leo Anderson Akana
as Narrator
- Haemaccelo Kalu
Haemaccelo Kalu
as Himself
- Ho'Onani Kamai
Ho'Onani Kamai
as Himself
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Dean Hamer, written by Leo Anderson Akana, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, produced by Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson.
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Kumu Hina Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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Kumu Hina – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kumu Hina online?
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Kumu Hina (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, DocAlliance Films, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kumu Hina?
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The main cast of Kumu Hina (2014) includes Leo Anderson Akana, Haemaccelo Kalu, Ho'Onani Kamai and Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu. The film was directed by Dean Hamer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kumu Hina released?
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Kumu Hina was released on June 22, 2014 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Kumu Hina worth watching?
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Kumu Hina (2014) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kumu Hina?
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Yes. The official Kumu Hina trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.