Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa
1999
51min
Documentary
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Overview
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa?
Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa was directed by Heather Croall.
How long is Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa?
Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Sāmoa runs for 51min, and was released in 1999.
