Na Kamalei: the Men of Hula October 10, 2007

'Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula' follows Cozimero as he coaxes, bullies and inspires his group of dancers as they rigorously train for the 2005 Merrie Monarch Hula Competition on the Big Island of Hawaii. Winner of the 2007 San Francisco International Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary, 'Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula' gives the viewer ringside seats for the classes and also the thrilling final competition. Humorous, informative and sometimes surprising, this film demonstrates the challenge and rewards of the often-misunderstood art of male hula.