The Orator
Hosted by AAPI Storytellers Fest
On-demand
Available
May 24, 10:00 PM EDT - May 31, 10:00 PM EDT
Price
Free Screening
Available in
Worldwide except Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia
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About the event
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we are delighted to present the 3rd annual Kinema AAPI Storytellers Fest, a virtual film festival dedicated to showcasing movies made by talented filmmakers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. This special film series aims to promote Asian and AAPI representation in media and highlight the diverse range of their stories.The AAPI Storytellers Fest will feature a selection of films, available to watch throughout the month of May. Every ticket and watch supports AAPI stories and the creators behind them.
While your screening is free, we encourage you to donate to and support organizations The Asian American Foundation and Gold House.
Join us for this wonderful celebration of AAPI talent and culture, as you immerse yourself in these captivating films and gain a deeper appreciation for the voices and perspectives of the AAPI community.
About the film
The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.
Genre
Drama
Runtime
1h 50m
Released
2011
Director
Tusi Tamasese
Writer
Tusi Tamasese
Cast
Ioata Tanielu, Fiona Collins, Sou Ah Colt, Tausili Pushparaj, Salamasina Mataia, Fa'afiaula Sanote, Kome Alauni