MĀHŪ: A TRANS-PACIFIC LOVE LETTER

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MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter is a short documentary about an innovative theater production by master hula teacher, Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne, which aims to reclaim and celebrate the traditional place of honor and respect given to māhū (transgender) people. The concept of gender fluidity from a Native Hawaiian perspective is explored in a multi-media stage performance featuring acclaimed transgender artists such as Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Iwalani Hoʻomanawanui Apo, and Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole.

Credits

Director(s):

Lisette Marie Flanary

Producer(s):

Patrick Makuakāne, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson

Writer(s):

Lisette Marie Flanary

Cast:

Patrick Makuakāne, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Iwalani Hoʻomanawanui Apo, Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole

Cinematographer(s):

Keliʻi Grace

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Limited

Virtual

Oct 01

Details

Premiere Status:

HAWAI''I PREMIERE

Year:

2025

Running Time:

30 Minutes

Language(s):

English, Hawaiian (‘olelo Hawai‘i)

Subtitles:

No subtitles are included on this film

In Person Event Dates:

Oct 1, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 2, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 3, Oct 30, Oct 31, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9

MĀHŪ: A TRANS-PACIFIC LOVE LETTER