Moana
“Thankfully, some in the entertainment industry are finally starting to produce big-name stories with diverse characters. Disney’s Moana is a shining example of this. Every human character in the film is Polynesian, including the god Maui (Dwayne Johnson). Even better, little is made of Moana’s gender; her father expects her to inherit his tribal leadership just the same as if she’d been born a boy.”
Entertainment Weekly, praise for the movie
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana is a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest. In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, Aladdin). Moana retells the whole exciting story and is perfect for listeners ages 8 to 12.
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