* Co-presented with Three Dollar Bill Cinema! *
This program celebrates complex stories of identity and diversity — the characters in these films are one-of-a-kind, living bravely in their authentic selves, rejecting bullying, stereotypes and reaching out to others who respect their journeys.
For ages 11+
Total running time: 73 min.
Content warning: Animated mermaids in Siren’s Tail don’t bother with wearing swimsuit tops. In Esperanza’s Turn, a girl who is an immigrant is bullied by someone who also bullies other kids by calling them an epithet used against LGBTQ people.
Kapaemahu reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach, and the legendary transgender spirit within them.
- Year2019
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Hawaiian
- CountryUnited States
- NoteEnglish subtitles
- DirectorHinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Deam Hamer, Joe Wilson
* Co-presented with Three Dollar Bill Cinema! *
This program celebrates complex stories of identity and diversity — the characters in these films are one-of-a-kind, living bravely in their authentic selves, rejecting bullying, stereotypes and reaching out to others who respect their journeys.
For ages 11+
Total running time: 73 min.
Content warning: Animated mermaids in Siren’s Tail don’t bother with wearing swimsuit tops. In Esperanza’s Turn, a girl who is an immigrant is bullied by someone who also bullies other kids by calling them an epithet used against LGBTQ people.
Kapaemahu reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach, and the legendary transgender spirit within them.
- Year2019
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Hawaiian
- CountryUnited States
- NoteEnglish subtitles
- DirectorHinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Deam Hamer, Joe Wilson