Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa (1999)

Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa (1999) poster

An exploration of the Samoan faafafine, 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
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Screenplay

Music: Andrew Hallam
Editing: Mark Atkin
Production: SBS, Re Angle Pictures
Country: Australia
Language: English, Samoan
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa about?
An exploration of the Samoan faafafine, 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: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa?
Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa was directed by Heather Croall.
Who stars in Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa?
Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa stars Derek Freeman, Tania Grey, Jeanette Mageo, Tom Pollard.
How long is Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa?
Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa?
Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa is a Documentary film.
Where was Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa produced?
Paradise Bent: Boys Will Be Girls in Samoa was produced in Australia.