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Omai Fa'atasi: Samoa Mo Samoa

1978Movie32 min

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A moving, nostalgic movie about society and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

The dilemmas and challenges facing Samoan Americans are frankly explored in this film about Omai Fa’atasi, a Southern Californian community group. It is one of the first films documenting Pacific Islander communities on the North American continent.

Feels like

  • Samoan-American Culture
  • Community Documentary
  • Social Issues
  • Cultural Identity
  • Historical Significance
  • Family and Community
  • Educational
  • Pacific Islander Heritage

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Directed by
Takashi Fujii

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Facts

January 1, 1978 · 32 min · English

Released
January 1, 1978
Runtime
32 min
Original language
English
Available in
117 countries

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Where can I stream Omai Fa'atasi: Samoa Mo Samoa?

Eventive

In the United States, Omai Fa'atasi: Samoa Mo Samoa is free with ads on Eventive. It also streams in 116 other countries.

Is Omai Fa'atasi: Samoa Mo Samoa okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Omai Fa'atasi: Samoa Mo Samoa plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.