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Description: Eleven year old Ho'onani dreams of leading the hula troupe at her inner-city Honolulu school. The only trouble is that the group is just for boys. She's fortunate that her teacher understands first-hand what it's like to be 'in the middle' - the Hawaiian tradition of embracing both male and female spirit. Together they set out to prove that what matters most is what's in your heart and mind.
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E KOMO MAI!
A PLACE IN THE MIDDLE is the true story of a young girl in HawaiĘ»i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula group at her school, and a teacher who empowers her through traditional culture. This kid-friendly educational film is a great way to get students thinking and talking about the values of diversity and inclusion, the power of knowing your heritage, and how to prevent bullying by creating a school climate of aloha – from their own point of view!
The film and guides are free, but PLEASE REGISTER so we know who the project is reaching and how to improve it. Mahalo!
Kumu Hina | Official Website | the true meaning of aloha