Coming to Independent Lens: Kumu Hina
Preview: Season 16 Episode 14 | 30s
Kumu Hina premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, May 4, 2015.
Hina, a native Hawai'ian mahu (transgender) teacher, uses traditional culture to inspire a student to claim her place as leader of the school's all-male hula troupe. Despite her success as a teacher, Hina longs for love and a committed relationship. Will marriage to a headstrong Tongan man fulfill her dreams?
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Coming to Independent Lens: Kumu Hina
Preview: Season 16 Episode 14 | 30s
Hina, a native Hawai'ian mahu (transgender) teacher, uses traditional culture to inspire a student to claim her place as leader of the school's all-male hula troupe. Despite her success as a teacher, Hina longs for love and a committed relationship. Will marriage to a headstrong Tongan man fulfill her dreams?
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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