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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. From the producers of Leitis in Waiting (Frameline42) and Kumu Hina (Frameline38).
Lisette Marie Flanary’s documentary explores the Native Hawaiian concept of gender fluidity by interweaving intimate interviews with multimedia stage performance. A live performance by hula master Patrick Makuakāne will follow the screening.
This streaming-only quartet of short films covers a range of LGBTQ+ subjects, from lesbian parenting, a multimedia performance dedicated to the māhū (transgender) people of Hawaii, a memorable family gathering for Passover, and a ode to masculine women.