American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i P.O.V. : Season 16 Episode 7
PBS 1h 00m
Aired: September 2nd, 2003 @ 10:00 PM EST on PBS
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.
