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2013 award winning indie drama film directed by Keo Woolford. Nominated for two N H k Hanohano Awards, the Haumana Motion Picture Soundtrack features original songs by some of Hawai'i's top recording artists, including Robert Cazimero, Lehua Kalima, and Nicholas Jon Navales. It also includes traditional oli and chants, and contemporary hit songs by N Palapalai and Baba B. This unique blend of traditional and modern music of Hawai'i is the musical reflection of the Haumana movie and the journey the characters go through to connect with their identity and heritage. The soundtrack is produced by Hawaiian music veteran Shawn Pimental.

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 29086196
Director ‏ : ‎ Keo Woolford
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 35 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2014
Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ English
Producers ‏ : ‎ Keo Woolford
Studio ‏ : ‎ Punahele Productions
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KLF5RHA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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KatieScarlett

Great movie about hula and Hawaiian culture

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

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This is a cutural story of Hawaii today, as it tries to keep the traditions of the past alive. Hula is unique to Hawaii, and true hula uses the Hawaiian language. These are men dancers, which can be different than the women dancers (not always). They are young and struggling with their own problems while trying to cling to the Hawaiian culture they love. Excellent for teens on up, and anyone who loves Hawaiian culture.

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024

Excellent movie

In honor of a legacy...

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015

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This movie clearly depicts the uniqueness and embodies the meaning of "legacy," "tradition," and "honor," that is slowly being depleted in our modern-day lifestyles. Our kupuna's belief systems of Ke'Akua (God), Ohana (family), and most important...Respect will diminish with them, therefore, it is up to us Kanaka Maoli to continue these legacies, traditions, honors, and respect; to teach our keiki/na'opio/Makua's and Hawaiian-at-heart the true meaning of "Aloha" and that respect is all around us from how we treat one another to what we eat, we touch, and when we play! Simply characterized in a movie but difficult to practice daily. No matter how "low-key or low budget" others have perceived this film to be it's in concert with the beliefs, traditions, and values that most of us Kanaka Maoli's where raised with and embedded the weaving or foundation of honoring our kumu's, haumana's, and dancers who continue this never-ending art of expression and mele the...HULA <3

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Diesel vom Burgimwald

Messages could have been more overt for the average viewer, but nonetheless a beautiful piece.

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015

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My wife and I enjoyed this movie a lot and would watch any others made by the same crew. That said, it seemed almost as though the movie was made for those who know hula and Hawai'iana well, for there were a lot of messages in the film that could have been made more clear to the uninitiated. Johnny's learning curve could have been an excellent vehicle for a a more overt presentation of how the old traditions are being overrun by modernism and greed, and the saving power of the re-blossoming of aloha 'aina through traditions like (non-tourist) hula. Overall, though, an excellent and worthy first effort. Robert Cazimero was among the consultants for the film, and sings during the credits. A beautiful video of this song, not shown in the film, is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQfaTWkj7PE.

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Reader

featuring some beautiful music by the Brothers Cazimero

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015

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Thoughtful melodrama about hula, family, and tradition in Hawai'i, featuring some beautiful music by the Brothers Cazimero, breathtaking scenery, and heartfelt and generously crafted performances from local cast members (and a few adoptive mainland cast members, too). I'd like to particularly mention the young actors playing the group of hula students. I'd like to see this type of local film-making abundantly encouraged, supported, and funded. I'd like to see it take off. In the meantime, I think it's a good start to buy this film. watch it, and tell your friends. There are so many rich Hawaiian stories to share with the world through film. This is one of them, and it's a fine start. The wave will come.

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cwiQueen

Hula heritage heartfelt

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015

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I am Polynesian and can trace my ancestry back 78 generations. My DNA pool encompasses Tonga, Samoan, Fijian, Tahitian and Hawaiian and to reach out to the Maori race... I was born in New Zealand. My parents had myself and my siblings learn the songs, chants, dances, and legends of all the Polynesian islands. I love the heritage of the South Pacific. This film was touching in having the main character be taught by the best and returning to his roots to share his knowledge. Beautiful scenes, gorgeous dances, wonderful storyline. It's a keeper to share with my family and the upcoming generation.

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Dahmia

Haumana speaks to the student and teacher in us all!

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2014

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We learn from each other so no matter if you are the official teacher or the student when you work together on a project - in this case toward a dance competition - you must respect each other and realize each person's strengths and weaknesses. We can draw on those strengths and shore up the weak areas by watching and listening. Our culture sometimes forgets the importance of each person and only focuses on the most obvious strenths or weaknesses without taking in the entire picture. This movie has a great message while still being entertaining. Of course the music is an extra bonus with great artists.

12 people found this helpful

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Hawaiian

Meh - Definitely low budget

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024

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Great plot, poorly executed. Soooo touristy.

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ctkenye

You know not only the ending, but every twist and turn of this storyline, in advance.

Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2017

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Really nice dancing. Mundane plot. Tendency toward wooden acting.

J. A.

For Hawaiian enthusiasts

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2015

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Excellent film specially if your interest is in Hawaii and its culture. It is also locally made in Hawaii, and one can feel the enthusiasm for the dance thru the film