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MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter

Directed by Lisette Marie Flanary2025USA30 mins

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).

'MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter' is screening in:

MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter at KQED

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.

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Director
Lisette Marie Flanary
Year
2025
Country
USA
Running Time
30 mins
Language
English & Hawaiian
Cast/Participants
Patrick Makuakāne, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole, Iwalani Ho'omanawanui Apo, Keola Kamahele