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DisOrient 2008: 'Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula'

Bijou Arts Cinemas
Eugene, OR

This screening is sponsored by the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.

Beyond deep-rooted stereotypes of 'grass-skirt girls', Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula captures the journey of legendary master hula teacher Robert Cazimero and the only all-male school in Hawai'i as they prepare to compete in the world's largest hula festival. Blending dance and culture with the personal stories of the men, the film tells a story of Hawaiian pride as they celebrate their 30th anniversary continuing the revival of men dancing the hula.

Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula was a selected project of the Tribeca All Access program at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2005 and the Independent Feature Projects "Spotlight on Documentaries" program at the IFFM in 2006.

AWARDS:
Winner of the Hawai'i Filmmaker Award and Audience Award for Best Documentary.
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. Winner of Audience Award for Best Documentary
VC Filmfest: Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. Winner of Special Jury Award for Best Non-Fiction Feature
New York Asian American International Film Festival. Winner of Emerging Director in Documentary Feature
San Diego Asian American Film Festival. Winner of Best Documentary Feature

Preceded by Joe Doughrity's short film 'Akira's Hip Hop Shop'

Note: Two films, hula performance by UO Hawai`i Club, and special guest Bob Watada.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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