Documentary · Tonga · 2018 · 1h 12m

Leitis in Waiting

Leitis in Waiting poster
Director
Hinaleimoana Wong-KaluJoe WilsonDean Hamer
Cast
Joey Joleen Mataele as Herself Eva Baron as Herself Princess Salote Lupepau'u as Herself Pastor Barry Taukolo as Himself
Crew
Dean Hamer — Director of Photography Bill Weber — Editor Joel Douek — Original Music Composer Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu — Producer Ilaisaane Sisi'uno Helu — Producer
Synopsis

The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.

Trailer Leitis in Waiting — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
tongaindigenous lgbtpacific islanders
Key Collaborators
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu Director Joe Wilson Director Dean Hamer Director Dean Hamer Director of Photography Bill Weber Editor Joel Douek Original Music Composer Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu Producer Ilaisaane Sisi'uno Helu Producer
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