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THE PLATFORM

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A narrative short based on the remarkable true story of Ta’u Pupu’a, a Polynesian immigrant who rises to the heights of professional football but, after a devastating injury in his very first game, envisions an improbable second act: reinventing himself as an opera singer.

Credits

CastTa'u Pupu'a, Erika Nadir, Michael Majors
DirectorMark Harris
WriterMark Harris, Monica Foley
CinematographerAvi Mack

Part of Pacific Showcase Shorts: Where We Belong

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Event Info

Run Time:
10 mins
Country:
United States
Genre:
Drama, Biography
Language(s):
English, Tongan

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Location

Consolidated Theatres Kahala

Honolulu

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