Independent Lens . NA KAMALEI: The Men of Hula

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Follow the journey of legendary teacher Robert Cazimero and the only all-male hula school in Hawaii as they celebrate their 30th anniversary and prepare to compete at the world’s largest hula festival. NA KAMALEI: The Men of Hula goes beyond deep-rooted stereotypes of "grass skirt girls" and reveals a story of Hawaiian pride—past and present.

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			The Making Of: "The whole experience was filled with chicken skin moments from beginning to end: from the rain stopping as the men finished their chants and the sun coming out to the ua koko, or low lying rainbow, that appeared right after." More >>


	The Filmmaker: "I hope that my film might encourage more men to dance. 'Dare to hula, leave your shame at home' is a powerful message of being proud of who you are and where you come from." Read more >>

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