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Season 16 Episode 5: American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i

Few American icons are as well known for their popular kitsch as the hula dance. From old Hollywood movies to entertainment for tourists, the hip-swaying girls in grass skirts and colorful lei have long masked an ancient cultural tradition. Now, after years of being shadowed by stereotypes, the hula is experiencing a rebirth that celebrates Hawaiian culture.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

39

Episodes:

523

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

1988

Rating:

6.9