TUNAHAKI (2010)

Nine Orphans, One Journey, and the Power of Hope, Love and Resilience

TUNAHAKI (2010) poster

Tunahaki is the extraordinary story of nine gifted orphans who are acrobats. We follow their journey as an American volunteer takes them from Africa to study with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas. They end up touring the States and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, more than enough to build a permanent home. But how have the kids' experiences in America affected them? And how will it change things back home in Tanzania? Tunahaki's heartfelt journey gives us something new to ponder as we reach across the world to help those less fortunate—is it always the right thing to do?

Director: Mason Bendewald
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jim Papoulis
Cinematography: Evan Grant
Editing: Elise London, Steve Armstrong
Production: MEGAMACE Fitness Productions
Language: English, Kiswahili
Budget: $150,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

africa, tanzania, volunteer, orphan, kids, acrobatics, cirque du soleil

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TUNAHAKI about?
Tunahaki is the extraordinary story of nine gifted orphans who are acrobats. We follow their journey as an American volunteer takes them from Africa to study with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas. They end up touring the States and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, more than enough to build a permanent home. But how have the kids' experiences in America affected them? And how will it change things back home in Tanzania? Tunahaki's heartfelt journey gives us something new to ponder as we reach across the world to help those less fortunate—is it always the right thing to do?
Who directed TUNAHAKI?
TUNAHAKI was directed by Mason Bendewald.
Who stars in TUNAHAKI?
TUNAHAKI stars Abdul Hamza, Scott Fifer, David Rytula, Anna Hamza.
How long is TUNAHAKI?
TUNAHAKI has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is TUNAHAKI?
TUNAHAKI is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of TUNAHAKI?
TUNAHAKI had a budget of $150,000.