Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa (1999)
An exploration of the Samoan fa'afafine, boys who are raised as girls, who fulfill a traditional role in Samoan culture. In the past they have shared women's traditional work but today are becoming more westernized and look more like drag queens. Several anthropologists comment on the phenomenon examining issues of culture and gender and the complexities of sexual identity.
Director: Heather Croall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: August 6, 1999
Cast
- Derek Freeman - Self - Anthropologist
- Tania Grey - Self
- Jeanette Mageo - Self
- Tom Pollard - Self - Anthropologist
Screenplay
Music: Andrew Hallam
Editing: Mark Atkin
Production: SBS, Re Angle Pictures
Country: Australia
Language: English, Samoan
Original Language: en
Keywords
gender
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa about?
- An exploration of the Samoan fa'afafine, boys who are raised as girls, who fulfill a traditional role in Samoan culture. In the past they have shared women's traditional work but today are becoming more westernized and look more like drag queens. Several anthropologists comment on the phenomenon examining issues of culture and gender and the complexities of sexual identity.
- Who directed Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa?
- Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa was directed by Heather Croall.
- Who stars in Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa?
- Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa stars Derek Freeman, Tania Grey, Jeanette Mageo, Tom Pollard.
- How long is Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa?
- Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa?
- Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa produced?
- Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa was produced in Australia.