Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula -
pacific heartbeat

The role of male hula dancers has long been overshadowed by Western concepts of gender and sexuality. NA KAMALEI: THE MEN OF HULA follows a group of male dancers, who range in age from 18 to 55 years old, as they prepare to compete in the largest hula competition in the world, the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Through the lens of dance, this film explores the meaning of Hawaiian pride and the role of men in Hawaiian culture.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1006

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About Pacific Heartbeat:

Running the gamut from enlightening documentaries to musical showcases, the anthology series PACIFIC HEARTBEAT draws viewers into the heart, mind and soul of Pacific Island culture.

Episodes: "Na Mele: Jerry Santos", "Splinters", "Road to the Globe" and "Na Loea: The Masters."

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Thu, Apr 18	4:00 P.M.	Anote's Ark NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 1	2:00 P.M.	The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 1	3:00 P.M.	For My Father's Kingdom NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 1	4:00 P.M.	Ola Hou - Journey to New York Fashion Week NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 17	8:00 P.M.	Tokyo Hula NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 17	9:00 P.M.	American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 18	1:00 A.M.	Tokyo Hula NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 18	2:00 A.M.	American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 18	9:00 A.M.	Tokyo Hula NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 18	10:00 A.M.	American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 18	3:00 P.M.	Tokyo Hula NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 18	4:00 P.M.	American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 19	11:00 P.M.	Stan NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 20	3:00 A.M.	Stan NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 20	11:00 A.M.	Stan NH World (11.3)